Dunya & Desie(2008)
Dunya & Desie Synopsis
Dunya and Desie are two 18 year old best friends from Amsterdam North. Dunya is Moroccan and Desie is Dutch. On Dunya's Birthday she is told that her marriage has been arranged with a distant cousin in Morocco. Dunya and her family will travel to Morocco to meet him. After Desie discovers that she is pregnant she joins Dunya in Morocco in a search for Desies father.
Dunya & Desie (2008) is a drama film directed by Dana Nechushtan, released on April 17, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Maryam Hassouni, Eva van de Wijdeven, Mahjoub Benmoussa and Rachida Iaallala. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Dana Nechushtan
- Writers:
- Robert Alberdingk Thijm
- Producers:
- George van Breemen, Joost de Vries, Leontine Petit
- Cinematographer:
- Bert Pot
- Composer:
- Steve Willaert
- Production:
- Agora Films, Motion Investment Group, Lemming Film, A Private View, NPS
- Status:
- Released
Dunya & Desie (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Dunya & Desie before you stream it.
Dunya & Desie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maryam Hassouni
as Dunya El-Beneni
Eva van de Wijdeven
as Desie Koppenol
Mahjoub Benmoussa
as Nabil El-Beneni
- Rachida Iaallala
Rachida Iaallala
as Kenza El-Beneni
Christine van Stralen
as Monique Koppenol
Theo Maassen
as Jeff Schouten
Iliass Ojja
as Soufian El-Beneni
Ilias Addab
as Shamir
Tygo Gernandt
as Pim
Micha Hulshof
as Maik
- Nezha Karim
Nezha Karim
as Dunya's Aunt
Marcel Musters
as Hans Schakel
Key crew
Directed by Dana Nechushtan, written by Robert Alberdingk Thijm, produced by George van Breemen, Joost de Vries and Leontine Petit.
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Dunya & Desie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 22 ratings.
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Dunya & Desie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dunya & Desie online?
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Dunya & Desie (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Dunya & Desie?
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The main cast of Dunya & Desie (2008) includes Maryam Hassouni, Eva van de Wijdeven, Mahjoub Benmoussa, Rachida Iaallala and Christine van Stralen. The film was directed by Dana Nechushtan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dunya & Desie released?
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Dunya & Desie was released on April 17, 2008 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Dunya & Desie worth watching?
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Dunya & Desie (2008) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dunya & Desie?
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Yes. The official Dunya & Desie trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.