Les Misérables

2019 | 14A | France | Ladj Ly | Français | 102 minutes

Starts the Week of February 14th!

Oscar nominee: Best International Feature Film!

A cop from the provinces moves to Paris to join the Anti-Crime Brigade of Montfermeil, discovering an underworld where the tensions between the different groups mark the rhythm. French with English subtitles.

Cannes: Jury Prize award winner, Golden Camera, and Palme d’Or nominee!
Jerusalem Film Festival: Best International Film award winner!
Athens International Film Featival: Audience Award: Best Film award winner, Best Picture, and Greek Film Critics Award nominee!

4/4 Stars! “a contemporary reflection of the well-known story. It is remarkably effective.” (Deseret News)

5 Stars! “A masterpiece about the human behavior in our contemporary world.” (Cinematismo)

“a gritty and fiery urban thriller underscored by scathing social commentary on the current state of the Paris suburbs…engrossing and provocative ” (Hollywood Reporter)

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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