Houda Benyamina's 'Toutes pour une' Offers a Feminist Spin on 'The Three Musketeers'

The film reimagines Dumas' classic with female protagonists, blending comedy, action, and gender commentary, but critical reception is divided.

Houda Benyamina's latest film, 'Toutes pour une,' adapts 'The Three Musketeers' with a gender-swapped twist, featuring four women disguised as men to navigate a patriarchal 17th century.
The movie stars Oulaya Amamra, Sabrina Ouazani, Déborah Lukumuena, and Daphné Patakia, with its comedic tone contrasting with Benyamina's earlier, more serious work, 'Divines.'
Critics are split, with some praising its playful humor and bold feminist themes, while others criticize its uneven execution and lack of narrative coherence.
Standout moments include satirical takes on gender norms and physical comedy, though the film's pacing and certain plot elements have been called weak by reviewers.
'Toutes pour une' officially releases on January 22, 2025, following pre-screenings that drew both applause and criticism from audiences.