La Haine - Boxing match

The scene at the boxing match starts with a tracking shot of Vinz, a shot similar to those we usually see in the projects. This shot reflects the fact that Vinz feels comfortable in this environment; he is with his own people, these people being the under-class. He feels accepted here.
The two boxers are from ethnic minorities, thus showing their place in society. This is backed up by Vinz' POV shot, where we see him realise the conflict between ethnic groups. He is resigned to the fact that they have been divided.
The two boxers also give a nod back to the history of France, specifically the conflict with Algeria, in which the Senegalese 'black feet' we used to kill Algerians. It is clear that ethnic groups were and still are encouraged to fight each other.
The boxing gym is busy and comes across as very communal  The match looks as if it is a social event, or a gathering. Boxing is a working class sport/past time, so it is no surprise that those who both participate in and watch the match are represented as the 'under-class', like Vinz. This shows how, even though boxing is a form of culture for the under-class, culture is limited in scope when it comes to the under-class; some culture such as boxing is easily available to them, but not all of French culture, such as art galleries as seen later in the film, is accessible.
Later on in the scene, Vinz and two friends drive around the city to pass time. It could be suggested that the car is either stolen, or acquired in an unlawful manner. As they drive, they listen to French rap, with lyrics that outline a desire for money and a good life, reflecting the wishes of Vinz and, likely, every other member of the under-class community. This rap is once again an adoption of a surrogate US culture, infused with the issues faced by the French under-class.
Vinz is shown looking out of the window, appearing distant and pensive. It is possible that he is slightly overwhelmed by Paris, and this is reinforced by the static shots shown in this scene; a contrast to the movement reflected by the tracking shots seen in the projects and even at the boxing. Vinz may feel like he doesn't belong here.
When the three of them get to the club, it is apparent that the two other than Vinz have had trouble here in the past, as they are not allowed in. This highlights the divisions in the under-class, even between two people of the same ethnicity, as shown by the racial abuse one character of African ethnicity gives to another (the bar owner).
The close-up shot of Vinz in the foreground, and the other two men in the background, forces us to see Vinz' emotions at the time. When the club owner gets shot, Vinz is visibly horrified and shocked. This reaction doesn't necessarily arise due to the shock of shootings or violence, as it is accepted and even expected in the projects, something he is used to, the shock appears to arise from the fact that he didn't expect this type of violence to occur in the city centre. This shows how dangerous it is in the 'real world', not just the projects. This therefore knocks Vinz' dreams and aspirations to escape the projects in order to be safe in the 'real world', as the 'real world' isn't as safe as he had once thought. Therefore, Vinz' underlying vulnerability is highlighted.