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1995 · 98 min · NR

La Haine

Directed by Mathieu Kassovitz · Drama

La Haine (1995) is a Drama film, directed by Mathieu Kassovitz set in Paris during the 1990s. It runs 98 minutes and is rated NR.

A neo noir, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of class conflict, power & corruption, and survival play out through real time.

Cinematography
Pierre Aïm
Cast
Vincent CasselHubert KoundéSaïd TaghmaouiAbdel Ahmed GhiliSoloJoseph MomoHéloïse RauthRywka Wajsbrot

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Paris
Setting
UrbanSuburban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
Class ConflictPower & CorruptionSurvival
Structure
Real Time
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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