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Divines

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2016 | 105 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved American Gangster or Menace II Society, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Cannes award: 2016 Cannes Film Festival: Caméra d'Or. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Plus 6 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 8K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Houda Benyamina

  • Oulaya AmamraDounia
  • Déborah LukumuenaMaimouna
  • Kévin MischelDjigui
  • Jisca KalvandaRebecca
  • Yasin HouichaSamir
  • Majdouline IdrissiMyriam, la mère
  • Farid LarbiReda
  • Bass DhemMonsieur Camara
  • Maryama SoumareMadame Camara
  • Wilfried RomoliRachid