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La Haine

Play trailer Poster for La Haine Released Sep 1, 1995 1h 38m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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When a young Arab is arrested and beaten unconscious by police, a riot erupts in the notoriously violent suburbs outside of Paris. Three of the victim's peers, Vinz (Vincent Cassel), Said (Said Taghmaoui) and Hubert (Hubert Koundé), wander aimlessly about their home turf in the aftermath of the violence as they try to come to grips with their outrage over the brutal incident. After one of the men finds a police officer's discarded weapon, their night seems poised to take a bleak turn.
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Hard-hitting and breathtakingly effective, La Haine takes an uncompromising look at long-festering social and economic divisions affecting 1990s Paris.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader Though some of this might seem a bit old to Americans, Kassovitz has some things of his own to say -- and he says them with nuance, feeling, and authority. Jul 20, 2023 Full Review Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times As for Kassovitz, his own go-for-broke visual bravura and highly charged storytelling are so American in feel that the news that he plans his Hollywood seems inevitable. Jul 20, 2023 Full Review Alan Morrison Empire Magazine Stark, exquisite black-and-white photography drains what little cheer there is out of the concrete jungle, creating an alien cityscape devoid of sunshine. But Mathieu Kassovitz's triumph is in finding humanity in every single one of his characters. Rated: 5/5 Jul 20, 2023 Full Review Aaron Neuwirth Why So Blu Watching it now, there’s still a great sense of the sort of power this film can have on display, even if it’s somewhat depressing to know Kassovitz could easily make this movie now and not have to really change anything. Rated: 4.5/5 May 1, 2024 Full Review Rudie Obias Battleship Pretension It’s a portrayal of what happens when low income living, boredom, alienation, and hopelessness intersect in one powerful and explosive cinematic experience. Apr 22, 2024 Full Review Philip French Observer (UK) Two things save La Haine from being schematic or a mere slice of life. The first is the quality of the performances... The second is the vigour and fluency of Kassovitz's script and direction. Jul 20, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Michiel S La Haine is an outstanding film from the last century about the Parisian banlieue. The camerawork, acting, and script are realistic and perfectly executed. Nothing less than 5 stars. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/31/24 Full Review Clara Y A must-watch for fans of socially conscious cinema! Its raw and unfiltered portrayal of urban life, combined with its powerful performances and thought-provoking themes, make it a standout film that demands attention and reflection. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/26/24 Full Review Shioka O It's nearly 30years old film but still relevant and maybe becoming even more important. Now this adopted to theatre. It's not joyous to watch, realistic and rough throughout without clear narrative, and suddenly you see the ending which is the peak. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/20/24 Full Review r96 s Very, very good movie! 'La Haine' is interesting slice of life viewing, I was intrigued across the whole 90 or so minutes as it tells its tale nicely. Some of the cinematography (b/w, smart choice) and editing is particularly impressive, while the ending is stark and unforgettable. The intentions of the film come across loud and clear. I didn't overly connect with the main trio, aside from Hubert. I could also sense that something was on the horizon (didn't see it going exactly that way, mind) from early on, so you kinda are just sitting there waiting for the penny to drop - but there's no doubting the film successfully keeps you on tenterhooks. The characters are a bit meh in terms of wanting to watch them, though the actors who play them are excellent - without question. Hubert Koundé is the one I'll likely remember most, even with still noteworthy performances from Vincent Cassel and Saïd Taghmaoui; two actors I have seen in a few English-language flicks down the years. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/17/24 Full Review Margaret S What a film! Easy to watch, fast paced, beautifully filmed and immersed in the streets of frustrated Paris youths living in housing estates. Poetic in a gritty way. I was originally drawn to this because the thumbnail reminded me of the gun scene from Taxi Driver (with Robert De Niro). Must watch! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/24 Full Review Pablo A I wasn't sure about this movie for a significant length of the runtime. But the ending has to be one of the best ones put into screen. Letting aside how beautifully shot this movie was the story comes to a perfect end with unexpected events that will shake you to the core. It was hard to connect with the protagonist and so much hate on both sides towards each other. At the end I understood everyone thinks they are doing right in their own means and that doesn't necessarily mean other people perceive it the same way. It's an empathy and understanding event that was unique and entertaining but I had no fun watching. Nevertheless, it is a classic and a masterpiece for what it intends to portray and that patience pays off. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When a young Arab is arrested and beaten unconscious by police, a riot erupts in the notoriously violent suburbs outside of Paris. Three of the victim's peers, Vinz (Vincent Cassel), Said (Said Taghmaoui) and Hubert (Hubert Koundé), wander aimlessly about their home turf in the aftermath of the violence as they try to come to grips with their outrage over the brutal incident. After one of the men finds a police officer's discarded weapon, their night seems poised to take a bleak turn.
Director
Mathieu Kassovitz
Producer
Christophe Rossignon
Screenwriter
Mathieu Kassovitz
Distributor
Gramercy Pictures
Production Co
Les Productions Lazennec, Canal+, Kasso Inc. Productions, Egg Pictures, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Genre
Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 1, 1995, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 23, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$130.3K
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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