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A Balasaur Score of 76 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.3/10, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, Metacritic 71/100. Scores higher than 89% of the 6,933 2010s drama movies in this catalog. Streaming on Netflix.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic71/100
696 audience votes
Key crew
- Houda BenyaminaDirector
- Romain CompingtWriter
- Houda BenyaminaWriter
- Malik RumeauWriter
Cast
- Oulaya AmamraDounia
- Déborah LukumuenaMaimouna
- Kévin MischelDjigui
- Jisca KalvandaRebecca
- Yasin HouichaSamir
- Majdouline IdrissiMyriam, la mère
- Farid LarbiReda
- Bass DhemMonsieur Camara
- Maryama SoumareMadame Camara
- Wilfried RomoliRachid
- Mohamed OurdacheCast
Stills
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Themes
friendshipdancerstreet gangparis, franceghettodrugs