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Divines (2016)

7.7/10 · 696 votes 1h 45m Drama

#26 of 305 films from 2016 #556 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Houda Benyamina · Written by Romain Compingt, Houda Benyamina, Malik Rumeau

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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.

Cast

Oulaya Amamraas Dounia
Déborah Lukumuenaas Maimouna
Kévin Mischelas Djigui
Jisca Kalvandaas Rebecca
Yasin Houichaas Samir
Majdouline Idrissias Myriam, la mère
Farid Larbias Reda
Bass Dhemas Monsieur Camara
Maryama Soumareas Madame Camara
Wilfried Romolias Rachid
Mohamed Ourdache

Facts

Release dateAugust 31, 2016
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) — about the same as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresDrama
LanguageFR
Budget$2,791,874
IMDbtt4730986

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Questions

How long is Divines?
Divines runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Divines worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 696 votes, which places it #26 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 92%) and #556 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Divines?
Divines was directed by Houda Benyamina.
Who stars in Divines?
Oulaya Amamra as Dounia; Déborah Lukumuena as Maimouna; Kévin Mischel as Djigui; Jisca Kalvanda as Rebecca; Yasin Houicha as Samir; Majdouline Idrissi as Myriam, la mère.
Where can I watch the trailer for Divines?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/231528.

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