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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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Upcoming Events

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Theater Club in March

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 6:30 PM To 8:00 PM

Come join us for the new Theater Club at the French Library, a place to read, watch, discuss and recite contemporary and classic French plays with fellow enthusiasts.

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Thursday, March 23, 2023 4:30 PM To 5:30 PM

Join us in reading La vérité sur Marie by Jean-Philippe Toussaint for the library's book club en français. You will discover what makes « Les éditions de Minuit » a unique publishing company.

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Story Time

L'Heure du Conte

French story time!

Saturday, March 25, 2023 11:30 AM To 12:00 PM

We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!

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