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📖 Synopsis
Dounia and her best friend Maimouna are two teenagers from the suburbs of Paris who aspire to escape poverty at any cost. When Dounia enters the world of drugs, she also discovers love and the possibility of another life. Houda Benyamina wins the Golden Camera at Cannes with this fierce and lively film, which combines the energy of social cinema with moments of unexpected beauty. A powerful female portrait from the margins.
✍️ Our review
8.5/10
★★★★☆
Golden Camera at Cannes. Benyamina films the furious energy of the Parisian outskirts with a force reminiscent of Cassavetes. The two protagonists are exceptional.
🎞️ Technical sheet
Director
Houda Benyamina
Year
2016
Duration
105 minutes
Genre
Drama
🎬 Behind the scenes
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Divines is considered one of the best films of 2016.
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Houda Benyamina directs the film with her characteristic style.
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It is a drama genre work that has had good critical reception.
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