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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.

Themes of friendship, power & corruption, and prejudice & racism play out through real time and multiple perspectives.

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

Themes
FriendshipPower & CorruptionPrejudice & Racism
Structure
Real TimeMultiple Perspectives
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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