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La Haine was originally filmed in color but switched to black and white in post production, a decision made by director of the film Mathieu Kazzovitz. In 1939, this film starts in black and white but transitions to color 20 minutes in.
The Wizard of Oz
La Haine was released to the public on May 31st, 1995. In that same year, this notable basketball player returned to the NBA after a 2 year run playing baseball with the Chicago White Sox.
Michael Jordan
La Haine gives insight into the socioeconomic differences between those living in the inner city of Paris and those living on the impoverished outskirts, also known as the banlieues (or suburbs). Parts of Paris are currently under construction to prepare for what worldwide sporting event?
Olympic Games
The role of Vinz made Vincent Cassel a household name in French cinema. In 2010, Vincent Cassel played a role in this phycological horror film starring Natalie Portman.
Black Swan
La Haine translates to Hate in English. The title comes from a specific line spoken from the film which translates to "Hatred breeds hatred". This popular Christmas song by Jose Feliciano translates to "Merry Christmas" and was first released in 1970.
Feliz Navidad
In order to showcase the differing landscapes of Paris, particularly the dilapidated suburbs home to the main trio of characters, Kassovitz and his team used many birds-eye-view shots in the filming of La Haine. It is at the top of this monument that one can find the highest view of Paris.
Sacré Cœur (Montmartre)
Director Mathieu Kassovitz started writing the script of La Haine on April 6th, 1993, the day a young man from Paris was shot while in police custody. In this 1989 film directed by Spike Lee, a man is killed while being arrested by police that causes riots and ends with a pizza restaurant going up in flames.
Do the Right Thing
Director Mathieu Kassovitz was awarded the best director prize at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival for his work in La Haine. In 2019, this celebrity was awarded the title of the youngest self-made billionaire ever by Forbes Magazine.
Kylie Jenner
The storyline of the film La Haine takes place over 19 hours as the main characters, Vinz, Saïd, and Hubert, struggle to decide how to handle their anger over police brutality harming one of their community members. How many arrondissements are in Paris?
20