But, to a degree, they are sympathetic, seemingly victims of a system not designed to help people from marginalized backgrounds - Vinz is Jewish, Saïd is of North African descent, Hubert is Black, and all three are from lower-income homes. They carry weapons, steal, and sell drugs. Shot entirely in black and white, three friends - Vinz ( Vincent Cassel), Saïd ( Saïd Taghmaoui), and Hubert (Hubert Koundé) - wander the streets of the Parisian suburbs after a violent riot. Parents need to know that La Haine is a superb but very violent French drama (with English subtitles) that shines a light on societal issues including police brutality, immigration, and racism.
