France / Quatar,
2016, 105 min
Directed by:
Houda BenyaminaCinematography:
Julien PoupardComposer:
DemusmakerCast:
Oulaya Amamra, Déborah Lukumuena, Kevin Mischel, Jisca Kalvanda, Romain Compingt, Mohamed Ourdache, Yasin Houicha, Tania Dessources, Mounir Amamra (more)VOD (1)
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In a suburb where trafficking and religion run side by side, Dounia is eager for power and success. Supported by Maimouna, her best friend, she decides to follow in the footsteps of Rebecca, a respected dealer. But when Dounia meets Djigui, a young sensuous dancer, her daily life is disrupted. (Cannes Film Festival)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
César Awards
- 2017 - Déborah Lukumuena (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2017 - Oulaya Amamra (Most Promising Actress)
- 2017 - Houda Benyamina (Best First Film)
- 2017 - Best Film
- 2017 - Houda Benyamina (Best Director)
- 2017 - Houda Benyamina, Malik Rumeau, Romain Compingt (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2017 - Best Editing
Golden Globes
- 2017 - Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language
Cannes Film Festival
- 2016 - Houda Benyamina (Golden Camera)