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.
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Divines | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Houda Benyamina
- Screenplay & Story
- Romain Compingt, Houda Benyamina, Malik Rumeau
- Original Score
- Demusmaker
- Original Title
- Divines
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $2.8M
- Production Studios
- France 2 Cinéma, Easy Tiger
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Houda Benyamina
Romain Compingt, Houda Benyamina, Malik Rumeau
Demusmaker
Julien Poupard
Loïc Lallemand, Vincent Tricon
Marc-Benoît Créancier
Department Leadership Roster
Houda Benyamina
Director
Romain Compingt
Writer
Houda Benyamina
Writer
Julien Poupard
Director of Photography
Marc-Benoît Créancier
Producer
Malik Rumeau
Writer
Loïc Lallemand
Editor
Vincent Tricon
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Divines
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What is Divines about?
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.
Who directed Divines?
Divines was directed by Houda Benyamina.
Who stars in Divines?
The principal cast of Divines includes Oulaya Amamra, Déborah Lukumuena, Kévin Mischel, Jisca Kalvanda, Yasin Houicha.
When was Divines released and how long is it?
Divines was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Divines?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Divines was composed by Demusmaker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Divines?
Divines holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).