Les Misérables
7.6/10
Rating
104 min
Runtime
2019
Release Year
Ladj Ly
Director
Cast
Damien Bonnard, Alexis Manenti, Djebril Zonga, Steve Tientcheu, Jeanne Balibar
Quick Synopsis
Stéphane, a new recruit to the Anti-Crime Squad in Montfermeil, a suburb of Paris known as the setting for Victor Hugo's novel "Les Misérables," joins experienced officers Chris and Gwada. As they work together, Stéphane becomes aware of the intense conflicts between local gangs in the area. During an arrest attempt, the three officers are overwhelmed by gang members, and the incident is recorded by a drone, potentially revealing the harsh realities faced by the community on a daily basis.
Detailed Synopsis of Les Misérables
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.
