La Haine

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La Haine

Released Sep 1, 1995

1h 38m

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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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

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Rudie Obias

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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

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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.

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S R

Saw it since it was on the IMDb 250 list. It is an important movie showing the divisions of lower class France. However, its story never got beyond itself to the bigger questions. But maybe it did not have to? Good acting and direction. It was a powerful statement critiquing the status quo that still resonates. SLC library DVD.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/25

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Garrett B

It has too much foul language and no moral values, but there was something about this film that I liked. I don’t know what.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/16/25

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komplett u

the film is produced very unique. The characters are greatly designed. Dont kno how to feel about the fact, there was no background music. The film was kind of wandering around, nothing was really happening, leaving you with the expectation of a really good ending. The ending wasnt really good tho. It was really random and the drama felt forced. Leaving with an open ending, so that people could interpret what it could have meant. Just, that there was no clear meaning behind the ending, making it a flop in my opinion.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/23/24

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Johannes S

Really good movie. Raw and gritty while at the same time funny.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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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

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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

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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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