Divines(2016)
Divines Synopsis
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.
Divines (2016) is a drama film directed by Houda Benyamina, released on August 31, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Oulaya Amamra, Déborah Lukumuena, Kévin Mischel and Jisca Kalvanda. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 696 ratings.
- Director:
- Houda Benyamina
- Writers:
- Romain Compingt, Houda Benyamina, Malik Rumeau
- Producers:
- Marc-Benoît Créancier
- Cinematographer:
- Julien Poupard
- Production:
- France 2 Cinéma, Easy Tiger
- Budget:
- $2,791,874
- Status:
- Released
Divines (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Divines before you stream it.
Divines Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Farid Larbi
as Reda
Bass Dhem
as Monsieur Camara
- Maryama Soumare
Maryama Soumare
as Madame Camara
Wilfried Romoli
as Rachid
Mohamed Ourdache
Key crew
Directed by Houda Benyamina, written by Romain Compingt, Houda Benyamina and Malik Rumeau, produced by Marc-Benoît Créancier.
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Divines Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 696 ratings.
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Divines – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Divines online?
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Divines (2016) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Divines?
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The main cast of Divines (2016) includes Oulaya Amamra, Déborah Lukumuena, Kévin Mischel, Jisca Kalvanda and Yasin Houicha. The film was directed by Houda Benyamina. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Divines released?
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Divines was released on August 31, 2016 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Divines worth watching?
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Divines (2016) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 696 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 Divines?
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Yes. The official Divines trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.