Douce France
5.5
In this French comedy, the young adult children of working-class Arab immigrants living in the projects of suburban Paris endeavor to find a suitable cultural identity. The story centers on four young men in their 20s: Farida, who tries to live according to family traditions; his rebellious sister Souad, who wants to be as Westernized as possible and works at a fast-food outlet; her ex-boyfriend, Jean Luc, who wants to be an immigrant lawyer; and his friend Moussa. The film is comprised of brief incidents from their lives.
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Cast
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Frédéric Diefenthal
Jean-Luc
Known for
Taxi
The Forest
Saïda Bekkouche
Mother Malouf
Known for
The Price of Success
Fadila Belkebla
Farida
Known for
The Tuche Family
The Climb
Malek Kateb
Cafe owner
Known for
French Connection II
Brothers in Arms
Abderrahmane El Kebir
Father Malouf
Known for
Nuit d'ivresse
Death of a Corrupt Man
Mohamed Ourdache
Imam
Known for
Divines
Lionel Abelanski
Seller
Known for
Train of Life
Safari
Pierre Forest
Inspector
Known for
La Belle Époque
Farewell, Mr. Haffmann
Nadia Kaci
Myssad
Known for
Papicha
It All Starts Today
Hakim Sarahoui
Moussa
Also in
Hexagone
Jean-Luc Abel
Municipal police officer
Known for
L.627
After You
Mahmoud Benyacoub
Father Benchaick
Also in
Sunfish
L'autre France
Malik Chibane Director · Alice Lary Editor
First release August 1, 1995 · Produced in France
Production
Alhambra Films
Production
France
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Languages
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
Switzerland · August 1, 1995
Premiere · Locarno Film Festival
France · November 22, 1995
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Sweden
February 5, 1996 · Premiere · Göteborg Film Festival
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