Question 1

Why was La haine originally filmed in color but released in black and white?

Accepted Answer

Director Mathieu Kassovitz changed it to black and white in post-production, with a color re-release planned if the original failed at the box office.

Question 2

How did real police officers protest the film's portrayal of police at its Cannes premiere?

Accepted Answer

They turned their backs to the arriving cast and crew in protest, though the film still received a standing ovation from the crowd.

Question 3

Which major international film festivals did La haine screen at in 1995?

Accepted Answer

It screened at Cannes Film Festival, New York Film Festival, San Sebastián International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival.

Question 4

What hidden cameo does director Mathieu Kassovitz make in La haine?

Accepted Answer

He briefly appears as the skinhead that Vinz intends to shoot.

Question 5

What is the central situation that drives the plot of La haine?

Accepted Answer

Three young friends wander their Paris suburb waiting for news about a mutual friend who was seriously injured confronting police during a night of rioting.

Question 6

Why was La haine originally filmed in color but released in black and white?

Accepted Answer

Director Mathieu Kassovitz changed it to black and white in post-production, with a color re-release planned if the original failed at the box office.

Question 7

How did real police officers protest La haine at its Cannes premiere?

Accepted Answer

Offended by their portrayal, real police officers turned their backs to the arriving cast and crew in protest, though the film still received a standing ovation.

Question 8

Which major international film festivals featured La haine in 1995?

Accepted Answer

La haine was featured at the Cannes Film Festival, New York Film Festival, San Sebastián International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 1995.

Question 9

What hidden cameo does director Mathieu Kassovitz have in La haine?

Accepted Answer

Mathieu Kassovitz briefly appears as the skinhead that Vinz intends to shoot.

Question 10

What is the central situation that drives the story of La haine?

Accepted Answer

After a night of rioting in a Paris suburb, three young friends wander around waiting for news about a mutual friend seriously injured in a confrontation with police.

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