La Haine

*La Haine* (2005) is a French black-and-white film that portrays a day in the lives of three young men from marginalized urban neighborhoods facing social and economic hardship. Set in the aftermath of a riot, it explores themes of violence, police brutality, and racial tension, highlighting the cycle of resentment and despair that affects their community. The film emphasizes how systemic inequalities and lack of opportunities can lead to distrust and hostility, capturing the raw intensity of urban life and the difficulty of breaking free from a cycle of marginalization.