Amid the growing chaos and violence as riot squads descend on the estate, three brothers of Algerian descent pursue conflicting, desperate strategies as they’re backed into various corners. As many have noted, the rest of this feature can’t quite live up to its audacious, opening sequence-a spectacular oner moving from French police press conference to violent protest and a housing estate entering a state of siege.
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