Section outline

  • In this module we will analyse two very significant films - City of God and La Haine, both of which depict violent lives in poor conditions, the former in the favelas of Brazil and the latter in a Parisian banlieue. We will look at how conflict and class are portrayed, focusing particularly on the use of mise en scène.

    • A general discussion forum for topics arising from our study of La Haine and City of God. Ask anything -and be prepared to answer anything too!

    • Resources:

    • A study edited by Elsa R.P. Viera  - Research gate link.

    • " Sinning & Surviving in Meirellle's City of God"

    • You are expected to  purchase a copy of La Haine for your studies. If your copy has not yet arrived you can see the film on youtube here.

    • Resources:

    • Reflection:

    • (With acknowledgement to the BFI) You are a screenwriter and have been asked to adapt the setting of La Haine for your own country. Your peers will assess you on how suitable your adaptation is. There is a sample answer for you to try assessing first.

    • Contribute to this wiki by asking questions on La Haine and giving answers to those issues raised by others.