How far do the films you have studied for this topic challenge the audience, generating debate about the worlds they represent?

La Haine challenges audiences to rethink their romanticised perceptions of Paris and France. The opening montage of the riots during the nineties is a far cry from the usual images we see of France. Police violence and brutality are shown as they attack rioters, the shots being edited to look as if the police are unprovoked in their attacks against the 'peaceful' protestors. The realistic framework manipulates the audience into viewing the film as realistic. This generates the debate of police using extreme force, especially when the police appear more like a military squad with armoured vans and weapons. Also the scene of the police interrogation against Hubert and Said.  It shows how racism is institutionalised into society as the young police officer is being taught torture techniques.