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.

• cast

  • Esse Lawson (Désir)
  • Tony Mpoudja (Toussaint)

• crew

  • Screenplay
  • Fabrice Genestal
  • Screenplay
  • Nathalie Valloud
  • Cinematography
  • Eric Guichard

• infos

  • Running time
  • 100 min
  • Format
  • Color
  • Sound
  • Dolby Digital

awards & nominations

• Toronto Film Festival 2000