SQUALE (THE)
SQUALE (LA)
A film by Fabrice Genestal
2000 - France - Drama
Toronto Film Festival 2000
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.
Désir Esse Lawson
Toussaint Tony Mpoudja
Production | Ciné Nomin
ScreenplayFabrice Genestal
ScreenplayNathalie Valloud
CinematographyEric Guichard
Format Color
Length 100 min
Sound Dolby Digital
Domestic release : 2000/11/29