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La Haine (1995)
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Hubert (Hubert Koundé): Heard about the guy who fell off a skyscraper? On his way down past each floor, he kept saying to reassure himself: So far so good... so far so good... so far so good. How you fall doesn't matter. It's how you land! Society is in free fall. There have been at least 300 "accidental" deaths at the hands of the French police. The current President of France considers the minorities in France to be "scum." This is the story of three of these minority youth and 24 hours in their life after another was murdered by a French policeman.
Mathieu Kassovitz (Crimson Rivers, Gothika) has directed a masterpiece showing the youth that are alienated from their parents with their love of rap music and American films, and a culture that is alienated from those in society that are consumed with their incomes, and cars, and fancy houses.
The film stars three fantastic actors: Vincent Cassel (Ocean's Twelve & Thirteen, Crimson Rivers, Brotherhood of the Wolf), Hubert Koundé (The Constant Gardener), and Saïd Taghmaoui (The Kite Runner, Hildago). Watching 24 hours in their search for meaning was both funny and sad. Considering that they represent thousands all over the world makes you cry.
The photography by Pierre Aïm was magnificent.
"The peacemakers, those who are supposed to spread democracy and justice on behalf of our sate and self-satisfied societies, are spreading death, contempt, racism, and humiliation. They are creating a world of hate." -- Costa Gravas This is an important film that will stand the test of time; a classic that will remind us of what we are doing; and a warning to change direction.
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