And most poignantly, they sit, completely bored, listening to a kid rambling on about a 'Candid Camera' episode that suddenly turned violent. They hang out on rooftops where a barbeque party hints that life in this area moves on, trying to secure some kind of normalcy. They rag on one another like most young men do while also talking nonsense of others living in their district.
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The one day in the life tale commences as a series of unrelated, unimportant intervals of time as the three friends essentially lounge about their neighborhood with nothing to do. Slowly escalating to an electrifying moment of startling explosiveness, the filmmakers confront the many complexities which lead to acts of violence. Even at its most innocent - a holocaust survivor shares a memory about going to the bathroom - the dialogue of the characters seems to come from a deep-rooted sense of resentment, animosity and frustration. And like those directors, Kassovitz takes his time developing his characters through various conversations and encounters which are more heated than the previous. Written and directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, the film shares similar themes with Spike Lee's ' Do the Right Thing' and John Singleton's ' Boyz n the Hood.' It provides a voice for a voiceless minority, capturing the attitudes and concerns of the youth in a way that's as mesmerizing as it is frightening.
Following three young, wayward friends the day after a violent riot left their neighborhood in shambles, the black-and-white drama is a powerful commentary on racial discrimination, poverty and immigration. It's a broader look of the famous city commonly thought of as representing the height of culture and sophistication, exposing a side of the capital often ignored, even by its own citizens. With a trenchant incisiveness into social unrest and disillusionment, the gritty, documentary-style lens of cinematographer Pierre Aïm sheds a light on the little-known housing-projects in the outskirts of the City of Lights. Standout tracks include the jazzy instrumental "Say It Over and Over Again" by the John Coltrane Quartet and Les Little's French hip-hop number "Je Ne Voic Que Moi." This is not just a CD for the fans of La Haine and Kassovitz anyone with a penchant for something a little different is sure to enjoy it.Intensely gripping and unapologetic in its approach to contemporary France, 'La Haine' is a stark, bleak portrait of the impoverished youth living in the banlieues of Paris. The Matisse lineup is not quite as strong, but it's not bad either and packs plenty of variety. Surprisingly, that fetching remix of Edith Piaf's "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien," which livens up the dreary ghetto halfway through the film, is not found on the CD. Other fine tunes include such old-school funk numbers as "Outstanding" by the Gap Band and "More Bounce to the Ounce" by Zapp & Roger. Classics like Bob Marley's "Burnin' and Lootin" as well as Isaac Hayes' "That Loving Feeling" need no commentary.
The first seven tracks on the record are from La Haine. Although touted as the soundtrack to Mattheu Kassovitz's excellent French film La Haine (Hate), it also includes the music played in his earlier movie, Matisse. If you enjoy "two for one" price deals, then this album should put a smile on your face.
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