Synopsis
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.
Les Misérables (2019) is a 1h 44min crime feature film by Ladj Ly. Stéphane has recently joined the Anti-Crime Squad in Montfermeil, in the suburbs of Paris, France, where Victor Hugo...
Facts
Awards
European Film Award for European Discovery of the Year, Cesar of the public, César Award for Best Film
Setting
Paris
Production
SRAB Films
Original language
French
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Academy Awards 2020 academy_award
- Independent Spirit Awards 2020 generic
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2020 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2019 generic
