Douce France
Synopsis
In this French comedy, the young adult children of working-class Arab immigrants living in the projects of suburban Paris endeavor to find a suitable cultural identity. The story centers on four young men in their 20s: Farida, who tries to live according to family traditions; his rebellious sister Souad, who wants to be as Westernized as possible and works at a fast-food outlet; her ex-boyfriend, Jean Luc, who wants to be an immigrant lawyer; and his friend Moussa. The film is comprised of brief incidents from their lives.
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Frédéric Diefenthal
Jean-Luc
Saïda Bekkouche
Mother Malouf
Fadila Belkebla
Farida
Malek Kateb
Cafe owner
Abderrahmane El Kebir
Father Malouf
Mohamed Ourdache
Imam
Lionel Abelanski
Seller
Pierre Forest
Inspector
Nadia Kaci
Myssad
Hakim Sarahoui
Moussa
Jean-Luc Abel
Municipal police officer
Mahmoud Benyacoub
Father Benchaick
Rachid Bouafia
Kabyle client
Seloua Hamse
Souad
Jean Grécault
Counter attendant
Muriel Huster
Director of the Social Center
Nacer Lazizi
Nacer
Yves Le Moign
Architect
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malik Chibane
- Screenplay & Story
- Malik Chibane
- Original Title
- Douce France
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Alhambra Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malik Chibane
Malik Chibane
Alice Lary
Department Leadership Roster
Alice Lary
Editor
Malik Chibane
Writer
Malik Chibane
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Douce France
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Douce France about?
In this French comedy, the young adult children of working-class Arab immigrants living in the projects of suburban Paris endeavor to find a suitable cultural identity. The story centers on four young men in their 20s: Farida, who tries to live according to family traditions; his rebellious sister Souad, who wants to be as Westernized as possible and works at a fast-food outlet; her ex-boyfriend, Jean Luc, who wants to be an immigrant lawyer; and his friend Moussa. The film is comprised of brief incidents from their lives.
Who directed Douce France?
Douce France was directed by Malik Chibane.
Who stars in Douce France?
The principal cast of Douce France includes Frédéric Diefenthal, Saïda Bekkouche, Fadila Belkebla, Malek Kateb, Abderrahmane El Kebir.
When was Douce France released and how long is it?
Douce France was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.