Douce France

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Release date: November 22, 1995
Duration: 100 minutes
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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.

Starring

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Saïda Bekkouche
Mother Malouf
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Malek Kateb
Cafe owner
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Abderrahmane El Kebir
Father Malouf