La Haine (1995)

In this episode, we dive deep into Mathieu Kassovitz’s 1995 masterpiece, La Haine, a raw and unflinching look at racial tension, police brutality, and urban disenfranchisement in the Parisian suburbs. Following Vinz, Hubert, and Saïd over the course of 24 explosive hours, the film captures their struggle with systemic inequality and fractured identities in a society that pushes them to the margins. Shot in stark black-and-white, La Haine is both a powerful social critique and a gripping character study, confronting the cyclical nature of violence and hate. Tune in as we explore how this iconic film continues to resonate with its bold portrayal of alienation and unrest.