In a suburb of Paris, dilapidated municipal blocks are being demolished one by one, without offering alternative housing for the residents. In a block slated for demolition, tenant Haby leads the fight to preserve the homes of the families there. Their main opponent is the newly appointed mayor and family doctor, Pierre, who quickly discovers that he has bitten off more than he can chew in this role.
Read moreDirector Ladj Ly had success with his previous film, the Oscar-nominated Les Misérables (2019), and here he follows up with a new and intense focus on the challenges of poverty in France.
Last summer, there were significant protests in France against class differences, racial discrimination, and police violence. Although the film was made before the protests began, it is considered a timely commentary on the issues affecting French society—as well as other European countries.
Screenings
Monday 04. march 14.30 | 14.30 | Prinsen 3 |
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Wednesday 06. march 20.30 | 20.30 | Prinsen 8 |
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Saturday 09. march 10.00 | 10.00 | Prinsen 6 |
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Information
Original title | BATIMENT 5 | |
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Director | Ladj LY | |
Year | 2023 | |
Length | 101 min | |
Country | France | |
Language | French | |
Subtitles | norwegian | |
Cast | Anta DIAW, Alexis MANENTI, Steve TIENTCHEU |