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.
Acting
Oulaya Amamra's hunger is absolutely feral.
Direction
Benyamina shoots the banlieue like a fever dream.
Cinematography
That final shot will live in your skull rent-free.
Director
Houda Benyamina
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Benyamina became the first French woman of color to win the Caméra d'Or at Cannes for this — a landmark the industry still hasn't fully caught up to.
The film's working title was 'Pirate' — originally conceived as a male-led story until Benyamina realized the women around her were the actual chaos agents worth following.
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