The document provides background information on the 1995 Paris riots in which a young man was shot by police. It discusses the director's inspiration for the film La Haine, which is set in the aftermath of the riots. It prompts the reader to research topics like the demographics of Paris, the prime minister and president during the riots, and how race and racism are major themes in the film.

1. La Haine
Research Booklet

2. A2 FILM STUDIES FM4 – URBAN STORIES: POWER, POVERTY & CONFLICT
Film title:
Year of Release:
Genre:
Director:
Stars:
Brief Synopsis
What was the director’s inspiration for making this film?

3. The film is set in the aftermath of the 1996 Paris riots in which a young man was shot and killed by the Paris Police
Department whilst handcuffed to a radiator.
What caused the 1995 Riots in Paris?
What happened in the aftermath?
What are ‘Les Banlieues’?
What is the purpose of ‘Les Banlieues’?

4. Prime Minister of France
Bio (include: age, race, political ideology, term of office, and brief bio of his career)
during the riots
President of France during
Bio (include: age, race, political ideology, term of office, and brief bio of his career)
the riots

5. Race and racism is a major theme of La Haine.
Research the following:
Demographics of different races that make up the Paris population