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Divines
A combustible mix of Scarface ambition and female rage in the Parisian banlieues. This explosive coming-of-age drama fuses gritty realism with spiritual longing, culminating in a tragic, fiery visual metaphor for a generation's burning desire to escape.
Divines
Divines
31 August 2016 France 105 min 7.7 (677)

Director: Houda Benyamina

Cast: Oulaya Amamra, Déborah Lukumuena, Kévin Mischel, Jisca Kalvanda, Yasin Houicha

Drama Female Empowerment and Rage Friendship as Sanctuary Materialism vs. Spirituality Social Determinism vs. Free Will
Budget: $2,791,874

Divines — Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

T'as du clito.
— Rebecca

Context

Rebecca says this to Dounia after Dounia proves her fearlessness during a confrontation or dangerous task, validating her entry into the gang.

Meaning

Literally "You have clitoris." A feminist reclamation of the phrase "You have balls." It redefines courage and toughness as inherent female traits, not male ones.

Money, money, money!
— Dounia

Context

Dounia shouts this in English, treating it almost like a prayer or a war cry, defining her primary motivation throughout the film.

Meaning

A chant that encapsulates the characters' obsession with material wealth as the only escape from their reality. It reflects the influence of capitalist pop culture.

Le monde est à nous.
— Dounia (referencing Scarface)

Context

Used when the girls are dreaming of their future success, directly referencing the cinematic tropes of gangster rise-and-fall stories.

Meaning

"The world is ours." A twist on Scarface's "The world is yours." It signifies their collective ambition and the bond between Dounia and Maimouna against the world.

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