Helicopter noise in distance – showing they are always being watched.References to America and Hollywood “Lethal Weapon” – Don’t belong in France so looks else where to fit into.Reference to Said’s sister as a sex object and way to pay off debts – no respect!.Said steals hot dog – poverty cant afford one buck.minimal editing and lots of camera movement – less of a construct.Lack of cuts in scene = freedom, fluidity and safety, as well as realism.
Wearing nothing but a chain around neck and silver watch – gangster like impression.Sees crime as a way in escaping poverty.Editing – sound of gunshot creates tension and shock to audience as it is unexpected.Obsession with the gun – thinks it will solve all his problems.Reference from Taxi Scene starring Robert De Niro INTERTEXTUALITY.Cinematography: Zoom in on Vinz’ face through mirror from behind his shoulder.Introduces the theme of conflict and power.Police are protected with weapons and government.Bob Marley “Burning and Looting” – Non diegetic sound track fits well with scenes being shown.Represents the ethnic minorities as antagonists.“Justice for Makome” – graffiti on wall Social Context.Audience positioned behind the police – safety NOT TRUE.Follows Vinz and Hubert as an annoying little brother.“Said isn’t a french name” Arab sympathise with him most, outsider.Jewish Youth living in Paris – outsider.Obsessed with guns and weapons – Taxi Driver scene Thinks violence is the answer to solve all his problems.Eg) fights with police, parisian citizens and rich drug dealer. Stuck in a cycle of crime – can’t escape no matter how hard he tries to leave.However, like KON results into violence.Non mainstream black – not into violence, takes a subdued, pacifistic approach.Within France, there is a split division between the rich and the poor. The government also leave these civilians to fend for themselves, and there is no help given to them.This caused Riots throughout France – which are shown in the opening scene of La Haine.One of the most heard about cases is Makome M’Bowle, a young back man who was “accidentally shot” whilst in police custody, chained to a radiator. There have been over 300 incidents reported.Within French society, French police have been known to kill innocent, young, French minorities by accident.Set in outskirts of Paris – Les Banlieues (urban estate).
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