La Haine
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La Haine is a 1995 drama film directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, starring Vincent Cassel, Hubert Koundé, Saïd Taghmaoui. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
The film opens with a montage of news footage depicting urban riots in a banlieue in the commune of Chanteloup-les-Vignes near Paris. The riots are the result of a local man named Abdel Ichaha being gravely injured in police custody and is hospitalized in intensive care. The riots escalate, leading to a siege of the local police station and the loss of a police officer's revolver. The film follows the lives of three friends of Abdel, all young men from immigrant families, over approximately the next twenty consecutive hours. Vinz, a young Jewish man with an aggressive temperament, seeks revenge for Abdel's injuries.
Production
Written by Mathieu Kassovitz, the film was produced by Kasso Productions. Assassin composed the score. Pierre Aïm handled the cinematography. The film runs 98 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $2,600,000, La Haine grossed $15,300,000 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
Its legacy endures through a remake, a sequel and a lasting franchise; later cinema cites its influence and symbolism.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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