Divines (2016)
In a ghetto where religion and drug trafficking rub shoulders, Dounia has a lust for power and success. Supported by Maimouna, her best friend, she decides to follow in the footsteps of Rebecca, a respected dealer. But her encounter with Djigui, a young, disturbingly sensual dancer, throws her off course.
Director: Houda Benyamina
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: August 31, 2016
Cast
- Oulaya Amamra - Dounia
- Déborah Lukumuena - Maimouna
- Kévin Mischel - Djigui
- Jisca Kalvanda - Rebecca
- Yasin Houicha - Samir
- Majdouline Idrissi - Myriam, la mère
- Farid Larbi - Reda
- Bass Dhem - Monsieur Camara
- Maryama Soumare - Madame Camara
- Wilfried Romoli - Rachid
Screenplay
Music: Demusmaker
Cinematography: Julien Poupard
Editing: Loïc Lallemand, Vincent Tricon
Production: France 2 Cinéma, Easy Tiger
Country: France
Language: Français
Budget: $3M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
friendship, dancer, street gang, paris, france, ghetto, drugs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Divines about?
- In a ghetto where religion and drug trafficking rub shoulders, Dounia has a lust for power and success. Supported by Maimouna, her best friend, she decides to follow in the footsteps of Rebecca, a respected dealer. But her encounter with Djigui, a young, disturbingly sensual dancer, throws her off course.
- Who directed Divines?
- Divines was directed by Houda Benyamina.
- Who stars in Divines?
- Divines stars Oulaya Amamra, Déborah Lukumuena, Kévin Mischel, Jisca Kalvanda, Yasin Houicha, Majdouline Idrissi.
- How long is Divines?
- Divines has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Divines?
- Divines is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Divines?
- Divines had a budget of $3M.
- Where was Divines produced?
- Divines was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Divines?
- The themes of Divines include: Addiction and Recovery.