SQUALE (THE)
SQUALE (LA)
A film by Fabrice Genestal
2000
France
- Drama
synopsis
Desiree is a haughty, 16 year old black girl. She is considered a " Squale ", a rebellious adolescent. As a newcomer in the neighbourhood, she asserts herself by claiming to be the daughter of Souleimane, an underground hero and a gang member who has mysteriously disappeared. She quickly becomes the leader of hood girls. Toussaint, a local boss who is both unpredictable and violent, will soon cross her path. She believes they are two of a kind and seduces him... But one day he?ll betray her. Desiree will be hurt and will decide to take revenge.
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cast
- Esse Lawson (Désir)
- Tony Mpoudja (Toussaint)
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crew
- Screenplay
- Fabrice Genestal
- Screenplay
- Nathalie Valloud
- Cinematography
- Eric Guichard
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infos
- Running time
- 100 min
- Format
- Color
- Sound
- Dolby Digital
awards & nominations
- Toronto Film Festival 2000