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.