Further Research

I have done some more research for my short film and have found various useful sources.

La Haine



La Haine is a french film directed by Mathieu Kassovitz.

My film draws parallels with this film, addressing similar issues.

The film follows three young men and their time spent in the French suburban "ghetto," over a span of twenty-four hours. Vinz, a Jew, Saïd, an Arab, and Hubert, a black boxer, have grown up in these French suburbs where high levels of diversity coupled with the racist and oppressive police force have raised tensions to a critical breaking point. During the riots that took place a night before, a police officer lost his handgun in the ensuing madness, only to leave it for Vinz to find. Now, with a new found means to gain the respect he deserves, Vinz vows to kill a cop if his friend Abdel dies in the hospital, due the beating he received while in police custody.

Alex is similar to Vinz. A confused young man who is a product of society. They both have a gun and are both affected by it.

The themes are similar. My film will be black and white, with some scenes similar to La Haine.
It is the main influence for my short film.

My film also has influence from Mean Streets, Boyz N The Hood and Taxi Driver.