Houda Benyamina

Houda Benyamina is a writer and director, known for Divines (2016), Ma poubelle géante (2009) and Sur la route du paradis (2011).

If you want something to change you have to speak up at the highest level. I think my speech in Cann Show more If you want something to change you have to speak up at the highest level. I think my speech in Cannes, or the Oscars So White, or [Patricia Arquette's] Oscar's speech - we have to speak up and put the clitoris on the table. [2016] Hide

Maybe one day I won't be allowed in America, because I'm French with Arabic origin, Muslim origin. H Show more Maybe one day I won't be allowed in America, because I'm French with Arabic origin, Muslim origin. Hopefully, some day I will work in America, even if Trump [Donald J. Trump] is there, because we have to fight for our values. [2016] Hide

[on women] But we don't have to be polite. In the last century we fought for equal rights, now we ha Show more [on women] But we don't have to be polite. In the last century we fought for equal rights, now we have to fight to have equal power. [2016] Hide

Houda Benyamina's FILMOGRAPHY

as Director (1) as Creator (1)

Divines