La Haine

Directed by Mathieu Kassovitz
Starring Vincent Cassel, Hubert Koundé, Saïd Taghmaoui

Turning the camera away from iconic Paris to the concrete banlieue, Mathieu Kassovitz’s sensational second feature as a director changed the cultural landscape of French cinema when it landed at the Cannes Film Festival in 1995, winning the Best Director prize.

La Haine (Hate) takes place over 24 hours following the police shooting of a young man from a deprived housing estate and shows the world through the eyes of three friends, one North African, one Jewish and one Black, who are frustrated with politicians, the media and police brutality.

Black-and-white visuals, a thumping hip-hop soundtrack and graffiti-daubed streets underscore the urgency and rebellion at the heart of this game-changing classic. 30 years on and La Haine is still as timely and vital as ever.

Join Reel Talk after the film for a post-screening discussion.

This screening offers a ‘Pay What You Can’ ticket structure. Choose between payments of £4, £6.50, or £9.90.