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.
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.
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques systemic police brutality and social inequality, highlighting the plight of marginalized communities and the failures of state institutions, which aligns with progressive ideology.
This modern adaptation features a diverse cast reflecting the demographics of its Parisian suburb setting. The narrative strongly critiques systemic issues of police brutality and social inequality, highlighting the negative impact of traditional authority on marginalized communities.
The film portrays the Muslim community as a crucial source of moral authority and social cohesion, particularly through the respected figure of Salah. It highlights the community's resilience and attempts to maintain order and protect its youth amidst systemic neglect and police misconduct.
The film 'Les Misérables' does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely focused on socio-economic issues, police conduct, and community dynamics in a French banlieue, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2019 film "Les Misérables" by Ladj Ly is an original contemporary crime drama, not an adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel. Its characters are new creations and do not have pre-established canonical or historical genders to be swapped.
The 2019 film "Les Misérables" by Ladj Ly is an original story set in modern-day France, inspired by the themes of Victor Hugo's novel but featuring new characters. As such, there are no pre-existing characters from source material whose race could have been swapped.
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