Question 1

What year is District B13 actually set in, despite common misunderstandings?

Accepted Answer

The film is set in 2013, not 2010. The opening states District 13 was sectioned off in 2010, then says "Three years later" as the main story begins.

Question 2

How much of the Parkour in District B13 used special effects like wirework or CGI?

Accepted Answer

90% of the Parkour scenes had no special effects—no wirework or computer graphics were used.

Question 3

What is the main mission driving the plot of District B13?

Accepted Answer

An undercover cop and ex-thug try to infiltrate a gang to defuse a neutron bomb in the ghettos of Paris.

Question 4

How many takes did David Belle need for the stunt where he jumps through a tiny window above a door?

Accepted Answer

David Belle nailed that stunt in just two takes.

Question 5

Did Bibi Naceri automatically get his role as Taha since he co-wrote the script?

Accepted Answer

No, Bibi Naceri still had to audition for the part of Taha along with other actors, despite co-writing the script.

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