Divines (2016)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $2,791,874.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 8.071 |
Directed By
Houda Benyamina
Crew
Houda Benyamina
Marc-Benoît Créancier
Houda Benyamina
Julien Poupard
Romain Compingt
Marion Burger
Demusmaker
Malik Rumeau
Loïc Lallemand
Vincent Tricon
TOP 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
Maryama Soumare
Madame Camara
Wilfried Romoli
Rachid
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