Divines

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.

Golden Camera at Cannes. Benyamina films the furious energy of the Parisian outskirts with a force reminiscent of Cassavetes. The two protagonists are exceptional.