La Haine 4K UHD
'La Haine' Director: Mathieu Kassovitz (1995) BFI 2-Disc 4K Ultra HD | DOP-approved restoration | French w/ English subtitles
Taking place over 24 hours following the police shooting of a young man from a Parisian housing estate, Mathieu Kassovitz's breakthrough film shows the world through the eyes of three friends from the banlieue - one North African, one Jewish and one Black - who are frustrated with politicians, the media and police brutality.
Black-and-white visuals, a thumping hip-hop soundtrack and graffiti-daubed streets underscore the urgency and rebellion at the heart of this game-changing classic. Starring Vincent Cassel, Hubert Koundé, and Saïd Taghmaoui.
Special features include:
- 80-page book featuring writing on the film by Ginette Vincendeau and Kaleem Aftab, an interview with Mathieu Kassovitz, archival essays, writing on the short film and reviews
- Alternative score by Asian Dub Foundation recorded live at the Royal Festival Hall in 2025
- Audio commentary by director Mathieu Kassovitz (2004)
- Introduction by rapper and actor Riz Ahmed
- Film critic and programmer Kaleem Aftab explores the spirit of revolution in La Haine
- Interview with director Mathieu Kassovitz (2020)
- Three short films by Mathieu Kassovitz: Fierrot le pou (1990, 7 mins); Cauchemar blanc (1991, 10 mins); Assassins (1992, 12 mins)
- 10 Years of La Haine (2005, 84 mins): documentary marking the 10th anniversary of the film
- Casting and rehearsals
- Behind-the-scenes
- Colour deleted and extended scenes
