Director: Houda Benyamina
Writer(s): Marcel Beaulieu, Houda Benyamina, Romain Compingt, Malik Rumeau
Starring: Oulaya Amamra, Déborah Lukumuena, Kevin Mischel, Jisca Kalvanda, Yasin Houicha, Majdouline Idrissi, Bass Dhem, Mounir Margoum, Farid Larbi, Maryama Soumare, Wilfried Romoli, Tania Dessources, Mounir Amamra, Samir Zbrouki, Mohamed Ourdache, Garba Tounkara, Hana Savané, Charif Ounnoughene, Siboy, Grégory Rodier, Lauren Bolze, Lucie Coquet, David Leborgne, Romain Vikouloff, Kevin Bago, Simhamed Benhalima, Manuela Bolègue-Yamokon, Soria Rem, Lisa Dwomoh, Anissa Essadouqi-Diallo, Josué Thermilus, Sofiane Tiet, Amine Mehdi
Synopsis: Described as one of the best young-adult films to come out of France in recent years, the drama tells the story of Dounia, a tough, but naive teenager who sees getting rich or dying trying as her most viable option. Set in a hood near Paris “where drugs and religion reign supreme,” Dounia desperately wants her share of success, and enlists the help of her best friend, as they decide to follow in the footsteps of a respected dealer. But Dounia’s plans are altered when she meets a young dancer.
Release Date: May 19, 2016 (France) | Length: 105 min | Genre: Drama | MPAA Rating: NR
Note: Premiered at the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight in 2016.