Douce France ( 1995 )

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.

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

Hakim Sarahoui

Moussa

Jean-Luc Abel

Municipal police officer

Mahmoud Benyacoub

Father Benchaick

Rachid Bouafia

Kabyle client

Seloua Hamse

Souad

Jean Grécault

Counter attendant

Muriel Huster

Director of the Social Center

Nacer Lazizi

Nacer

Yves Le Moign

Architect