Les Misérables

Les Misérables

2019 · 103 min · FR · R · 7.6 (1,379 votes)
Dir. Ladj Ly · Starring Damien Bonnard, Alexis Manenti, Djebril Zonga, Steve Tientcheu, Jeanne Balibar, Issa Perica · Music Pink Noise
CrimeDramaThriller

Inspired by the 2005 riots in Paris, Stéphane, a recent transplant to the impoverished suburb of Montfermeil, joins the local anti-crime squad. Working alongside his unscrupulous colleagues Chris and Gwada, Stéphane struggles to maintain order amidst the mounting tensions between local gangs. When an arrest turns unexpectedly violent, the three officers must reckon with the aftermath and keep the neighborhood from spiraling out of control.

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A visceral, raw exploration of urban tension and moral ambiguity. It plunges you into a volatile world where every interaction crackles with potential conflict, leaving you feeling unsettled and deeply reflective about systemic pressures and the struggle for justice in a fractured community.

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