La Haine, or translated in English as Hate, is a gritty, black and white French drama that conveys the urban life and frustration of 3 poor young men who all come from different cultural backgrounds, but share the same projects. The film was done in 1995 but still resonates today. The black and white cinematography fits perfectly with the mood of the flick, which sets up a huge battle, between the youth and the cops, and how you look at it, good vs. evil (depending who you are). In case you did not know, class segragation in France is still a huge issue and the poor French youth have had several riots in the past few years showcasing their anger. This film can almost be considered a prelude to the tensions boiling over to those riots. The lead actor in this is familar to some, Vincent Cassels, or, the Swampfox of Oceans 12 and 13. Yea, he is one of Frane's biggest stars and is married to the sexy Monica Belluci. So, there ya go, now go watch it! BTW! It can be an intense watch, so please come prepared.
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