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Les Misérables

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7.6/10 • 1.6K

2019-11-141h 44m

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Stéphane has recently joined the Anti-Crime Squad in Montfermeil, in the suburbs of Paris, France, where Victor Hugo set his famed novel “Les Miserables”. Alongside his new colleagues Chris and Gwada – both experienced members of the team – he quickly discovers tensions running high between local gangs. When the trio finds themselves overrun during the course of an arrest, a drone captures the encounter, threatening to expose the reality of everyday life.

Directors
Ladj Ly
Writters
Ladj Ly, Giordano Gederlini, Alexis Manenti
Editors
Ladj Ly, Giordano Gederlini, Alexis Manenti, Flora Volpelière

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  1. Damien Bonnard

    Damien Bonnard

    Stéphane

  2. Alexis Manenti

    Alexis Manenti

    Chris

  3. Djebril Zonga

    Djebril Zonga

    Gwada

  4. Steve Tientcheu

    Steve Tientcheu

    The Mayor

  5. Jeanne Balibar

    Jeanne Balibar

    The Comissioner

  6. Issa Perica

    Issa Perica

    Issa

  7. Al-Hassan Ly

    Al-Hassan Ly

    Buzz

  8. Almamy Kanoute

    Almamy Kanoute

    Salah

  9. Nizar Ben Fatma

    Nizar Ben Fatma

    'La Pince'

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Jan 10, 2020

9/10

There was surprise when France chose to submit 'Les Misérables' as their entry for Best International Film at the upcoming Academy Awards rather than Céline Sciamma's beloved 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire', but the decision makes a certain degree of sense. Where 'Portrait' is a timeless instant classic that speaks to the ongoing human condition, Ladj Jay's debut film is so immediate and vital for where France, and indeed Europe, find themselves now. Just as in Victor Hugo's novel, they are on the brink of a massive cultural and political collapse, a crisis that will define their future as a multicultural and economic society. Its mostly conventional structure and approach make it far more accessible than you expect, but this is never at the expense of its intelligence or intention. 'Les Misérables' is a remarkable, electrifying and ultimately shattering film, a stellar debut for Ladj Jay, and most importantly, a work that feels necessary - not just for France, but for those that created it and those who see it. It's a thrilling act of cinematic protest.
  • Daniel Lammin
Read Daniel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-les-miserables-a-remarkably-thrilling-act-of-cinematic-protest

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Status
Released
Original Language
French
Budget
$2,500,000.00
Revenue
$54,606,372.00
Keywords
police brutalityparis, francepoliceghettoriotdronefootball (soccer)suburbjuvenile delinquentpolice officer2000sinspired by novel or book