Apple TVLa Haine (1995)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.6
Overview
After a chaotic night of rioting in a marginal suburb of Paris, three young friends, Vinz, Hubert and Saïd, wander around unoccupied waiting for news about the state of health of a mutual friend who has been seriously injured when confronting the police.
Starring Cast
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Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Islam: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
After a chaotic night of rioting in a marginal suburb of Paris, three young friends, Vinz, Hubert and Saïd, wander around unoccupied waiting for news about the state of health of a mutual friend who has been seriously injured when confronting the police.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a progressive ideology by vividly depicting the devastating impact of systemic police brutality, social inequality, and racial discrimination on marginalized youth, highlighting the tragic cycle of violence perpetuated by these injustices.
La Haine features a diverse main cast reflecting the marginalized communities it portrays. The narrative strongly critiques traditional authority figures and systemic issues like racism and police brutality, making social inequality and ethnic marginalization central to its themes.
Secondary
The film depicts Saïd, an Arab character, facing racist and Islamophobic remarks from police officers. The narrative clearly condemns this prejudice, highlighting the societal marginalization and profiling experienced by those perceived as Muslim.
The film portrays Vinz, a Jewish character, as a target of antisemitism, notably from skinheads. The narrative unequivocally condemns this bigotry, positioning the audience to sympathize with Vinz and his identity.
La Haine does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative is entirely centered on the lives and struggles of three male protagonists in the French suburbs, focusing on social issues like poverty, police violence, and youth disenfranchisement.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
La Haine is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific film, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon or history.
La Haine is an original film from 1995, not an adaptation of prior source material, a biopic, or a reboot. Its characters were created for this film, thus there are no pre-existing racial portrayals to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.1
8.1
Critic Ratings
9.6
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