Douce France

Overview

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.

Directed by Malik Chibane

Top cast

Frédéric Diefenthal

Jean-Luc

Saïda Bekkouche

Mother Malouf

Fadila Belkebla

Farida

Malek Kateb

Cafe owner

Abderrahmane El Kebir

Father Malouf

Mohamed Ourdache

Imam

Lionel Abelanski

Seller

Pierre Forest

Inspector

Nadia Kaci

Myssad

H

Hakim Sarahoui

Moussa

Jean-Luc Abel

Municipal police officer

M

Mahmoud Benyacoub

Father Benchaick

R

Rachid Bouafia

Kabyle client

S

Seloua Hamse

Souad

Jean Grécault

Counter attendant

M

Muriel Huster

Director of the Social Center

N

Nacer Lazizi

Nacer

Y

Yves Le Moign

Architect

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