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SYNOPSIS
It all began in Clichy-sous-Bois. The unjust death of two teenagers sparked revolt, anger, and indignation. From here, the blaze spread like wildfire, igniting neighboring cities before reaching the rest of France. By taking Clichy as an example, this film attempts to explore the roots of this anger. Diop studies the invisible forms of violence—those that rarely make the headlines but nonetheless carried the seeds of the November 2005 revolt. From the housing projects to the schools, from the schools to the local employment office, and through the mayor's office, everyone strives daily to fight against the social injustices which insidiously poison life in the banlieues. Years after the riots, the conclusion is bitter: "Nothing new under the sun" at Clichy-sous-Bois. |