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Divines

Divines

20167.71h 45m

Overview

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.

Directed by Houda Benyamina
Written by Houda Benyamina, Romain Compingt, Malik Rumeau
Produced by Marc-Benoît Créancier
Box OfficeBudget: $2.8M0

Top Cast

Oulaya Amamra

Oulaya Amamra

Dounia

Déborah Lukumuena

Déborah Lukumuena

Maimouna

Kévin Mischel

Kévin Mischel

Djigui

Jisca Kalvanda

Jisca Kalvanda

Rebecca

Yasin Houicha

Yasin Houicha

Samir

Majdouline Idrissi

Majdouline Idrissi

Myriam, la mère

Farid Larbi

Farid Larbi

Reda

Bass Dhem

Bass Dhem

Monsieur Camara

M

Maryama Soumare

Madame Camara

Wilfried Romoli

Wilfried Romoli

Rachid

Themes & Keywords

friendshipdancerstreet gangparis, franceghettodrugs

About Divines

Divines is a drama film released in 2016 exploring themes of friendship, dancer, street gang, paris, france, ghetto, drugs. Directed by Houda Benyamina, it stars Oulaya Amamra, Déborah Lukumuena, Kévin Mischel. 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.

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