10 July 2023

Les Misérables

 

Les Misérables 2019

  • Director: Ladj Ly
  • Based on book: no, not really, but sort of…
  • Cast: Damien Bonard, Alexis Manenti, Djebril Zonga, Issa Perica, Al-Hassan Ly, Steve Tientchu
  • Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
    • Sadly, none of them
  • Why?  Sounded good, many awards.
  • Seen:  8 July 2023 

It’s not Victor Hugo but the title was chosen deliberately, and the characters are aware that their situation is similar to the novel.

Racial and ethnic conflicts are rife in this Parisian suburb. Police brutality is a way of life, tension and hostility are rampant.

A kid with a drone video camera happens to film a shooting.

It’s not the Paris we tourists see.

The revolution is not over, people. 

4* of 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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