Dunya & Desie (2008) movie poster

Dunya & Desie

2008 · 101 min · Director: Dana Nechushtan

Dunya & Desie (2008) is a drama, directed by Dana Nechushtan. It stars Maryam Hassouni and Eva van de Wijdeven. The 101-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What Dunya & Desie Is About

Dunya and Desie are eighteen, best friends, and grew up together in the north of Amsterdam. Dunya is Moroccan, Desie is Dutch. On her birthday Dunya learns that a marriage has been arranged for her with a distant cousin in Morocco, and Desie learns that she is pregnant. They make the same journey for different reasons: one to face the life being asked of her, the other to find a father she has never met. Dana Nechushtan drew the film out of a television series that ran three seasons and carries the weight with humour. It was the Dutch Oscar submission that year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dunya & Desie about?

Dunya and Desie are eighteen, best friends, and grew up together in the north of Amsterdam. Dunya is Moroccan, Desie is Dutch.

Where can I watch Dunya & Desie?

Dunya & Desie isn't currently listed on major digital platforms. Availability can change over time. Check the "Where to Watch" section for the latest.

How long is Dunya & Desie?

Dunya & Desie runs for 101 minutes (1h 41m).

When did Dunya & Desie come out?

Dunya & Desie was released in 2008.

Who directed Dunya & Desie?

Dunya & Desie was directed by Dana Nechushtan.

Who stars in Dunya & Desie?

Dunya & Desie stars Maryam Hassouni, Eva van de Wijdeven, Mahjoub Benmoussa, Rachida Iaallala.

What is Dunya & Desie's rating?

Dunya & Desie holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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