Divines

2016 1h 45m FR

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 698

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Houda Benyamina
Writers: Houda Benyamina, Romain Compingt, Malik Rumeau
Languages: French
Countries: France

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MONEY

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Shot for just $2.8M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Houda Benyamina, shot by Julien Poupard. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Loïc Lallemand shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 7

CAST

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Oulaya Amamra and Déborah Lukumuena and Kévin Mischel carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4730986 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Houda Benyamina directs. Julien Poupard behind the camera. Loïc Lallemand cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Shot for just $2.8M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Released 10 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Houda Benyamina, shot by Julien Poupard. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Loïc Lallemand shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Oulaya Amamra and Déborah Lukumuena and Kévin Mischel carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt4730986 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.