Netflix, in case it wasn’t already clear, wants to have something for everybody. So, if you dig Kevin James, they’ve got you covered. If you like prestige TV, they’re one of the leaders in the game. And if foreign cinema is more to your taste, next month the streaming service is delivering one of the more buzzworthy titles of this year’s Cannes Film Festival with “Divines.”
Winner of the Caméra d’Or, the film from Houda Benyamina stars Oulaya Amamra, Déborah Lukumuena, Kévin Mischel, Jisca Kalvanda, Yasin Houicha, and Majdouline Idrissi, and tells the story of Dounia, who wants to rise out of the Paris ghetto where she lives, but of course, best laid plans never quite turn out the way you expect. Here’s the official synopsis:
The funny, suspenseful and often emotional drama tells the story of Dounia, a tough, but naive teenager who sees getting rich or dying trying as her most viable option in life. Set in a ghetto near Paris where drugs and religion reign supreme, Dounia is hungry for her share of power and success. Enlisting the help of her best friend she decides to follow the footsteps of a respected and successful neighborhood dealer. But when Dounia meets a strong-willed and sensual dancer, her life takes a surprising turn.
“Divines” debuts on Netflix on November 18th.
