# Divines (2016)

> A fiercely energetic teenager pursues escape from poverty through a dangerous drug enterprise while friendship and desire pull her toward different futures.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/261115

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Houda Benyamina
- Cast: Oulaya Amamra, Déborah Lukumuena, Kévin Mischel, Jisca Kalvanda, Yasin Houicha, Majdouline Idrissi, Farid Larbi, Bass Dhem
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4730986/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: urgent, rebellious, volatile, social drama night, french cinema evening

## Synopsis

In the gritty streets of Paris, two friends seek a way out of their harsh reality.

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