The Girls We Want

What it’s about

In Marseille during the holidays, Omar, 20, works as a camp counselor with his longtime friends. He plans to marry Yasmine, and the couple has decided to wait until their wedding night. The group shares rigid views about women, dividing them into those for fun and those for marriage. The sudden return of Carmen, a childhood friend and former sex worker, disrupts their balance.

What hooks you

Prïncia Car's debut feature was nominated for the Caméra d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Houssam Mohamed, Leïa Haichour, and Lou Anna Hamon lead the cast. The film explores how Carmen's free spirit challenges the group's principles and prejudices, forcing each to question their own beliefs, desires, and sexuality.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who likes character-driven dramas set in sunny, youthful environments, where simmering tensions and social pressures lead to personal reckonings. It will appeal to those who enjoy stories about friendship, reputation, and the clash between tradition and freedom.