Ciné-Club Online Discussion: Les Misérables (2019)

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In light of recent events and the movement happening across the country, we propose to discuss a movie that deals with racism and police brutality in France. Join Barbara for an online discussion in French after you watch - at your leisure - the critically acclaimed Les Misérables (2019).

Les Misérables is a 2019 French drama film directed by Ladj Ly in his full-length feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Ly, Giordano Gederlini and Alexis Manenti, based on Ly's 2017 short film of the same name. Manenti stars alongside Damien Bonnard, Djebril Zonga, Issa Percia, Al-Hassan Ly, Steve Tientcheu, Almany Kanoute and Nizar Ben Fatma. It had its world premiere on 15 May 2019 at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Jury Prize. It was released in France on 20 November 2019 and received critical acclaim, earning twelve nominations at the César Awards and winning four including Best Film. Among other honors, it was selected as the French entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, eventually achieving the nomination.

The film is available on Amazon Prime.

Free event, registration required. Please watch the movie ahead of time. Discussion in French.

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Synopsis

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. The story follows several characters within the commune, as a theft from a teenager spirals into the threat of a large crisis.

This debut feature film by Ladj Ly received massive acclaim: winner for Best Film at the Césars, winner of the 2019 Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, nominated for Best Foreign film at the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes.

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