Les Misérables

A tense, immersive descent into escalating conflict, leaving you breathless and unsettled.

Directed by

Ladj Ly

Genres

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Starring

Damien Bonnard, Alexis Manenti, Djebril Zonga

Overview

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.

How it feels

Tense, dark, bleak and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Class, race, power, corruption

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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