Movie

Divines

2016 · 105 min

A kinetic, street-level rush that turns tender friendship into a slow catastrophe, leaving you winded and angry at the world it shows.

Overview: 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.
How it feels: Dark, tense, earnest and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Ambition, friendship, class, power
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
friendship
class
power
betrayal
Places: suburbs
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild