--- product_id: 15334075 title: "La Haine (The Criterion Collection) [DVD]" price: "742 Lei" currency: RON in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/15334075-la-haine-the-criterion-collection-dvd store_origin: RO region: Romania --- # La Haine (The Criterion Collection) [DVD] **Price:** 742 Lei **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** La Haine (The Criterion Collection) [DVD] - **How much does it cost?** 742 Lei with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/15334075-la-haine-the-criterion-collection-dvd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description When he was just twenty-nine years old, Mathieu Kassovitz took the international film world by storm with La haine (Hate), a gritty, unsettling, and visually explosive look at the racial and cultural volatility in modern-day France, specifically in the low-income banlieue districts on Paris's outskirts. Aimlessly whiling away their days in the concrete environs of their dead-end suburbia, Vinz, Hubert, and Said - a Jew, an African, and an Arab - give human faces to France's immigrant populations, their bristling resentments at their social marginalization slowly simmering until they reach a climactic boiling point. A work of tough beauty, La haine is a landmark of contemporary French cinema and a gripping reflection of its country's ongoing identity crisis. (Image Entertainment) desertcart.com It's easy to see why La Haine had such an explosive effect when it was released in France; its potent portrait of racial discord and life in the housing projects outside of Paris is at odds with France's egalitarian vision of itself. This impact wouldn't have lasted, however, were the movie purely a political statement; fortunately, it's a riveting journey that follows three unemployed young men (Said Taghmaoui, Hubert Kounde, and Vincent Cassel) as they wander and try to decide what to do with the gun that one of them has found. This simple scenario results in a remarkably complex examination of race, class, violence, and the abuse of power in modern society, yet never feels preachy or forced. Hugely influenced by American directors like Martin Scorsese and Spike Lee (particularly Do the Right Thing), La Haine riffs through different styles and techniques, yet the movie feels organic and whole, driven by a genuinely passionate point of view. Dynamic, reckless, sometimes obvious and sometimes subtle (and sometimes both; in one scene, Hubert and Said have been picked up by the police, who torture them for kicks. But watching the abuse is a rookie cop whose face quietly ripples with dismay, helplessness, and resignation), this is a must-see. As is usual with Criterion releases, the extra features are excellent, including an in-depth but accessible documentary about the housing projects and riots that inspired the film, retrospective material on the making of the movie, behind-the-scenes horseplay, intriguing deleted scenes (with brief but revealing explanations about the deletion from director Mathieu Kassovitz), and a wonderfully articulate introduction by Jodie Foster, who championed the film upon its release and distributed it through her production company. The audio commentary by Kassovitz, who's fluent in English, is circumspect and thoughtful, with flashes of sardonic humor. Kassovitz's directing career has turned decidedly less political (his more recent movies include The Crimson Rivers and Gothika), but his perspective on La Haine and its inspirations remains sharp and lucid. --Bret Fetzer ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000MTEFP0 | | Actors | Benoît Magimel, Francois Toumarkine, Hubert Koundé, Saïd Taghmaoui, Vincent Cassel | | Aspect Ratio | 1.85:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,239 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #1,148 in Foreign Films (Movies & TV) #15,397 in Drama DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (359) | | Director | Mathieu Kassovitz | | Item model number | CRRN1688DVD | | MPAA rating | R (Restricted) | | Media Format | Black & White, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen | | Number of discs | 2 | | Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces | | Release date | April 17, 2007 | | Run time | 1 hour and 36 minutes | | Studio | Criterion | | Subtitles: | English | ## Product Details - **Color:** Color - **Format:** Black & White, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen - **Language:** French - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 36 minutes ## Images ![La Haine (The Criterion Collection) [DVD] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sZxc3bpCL.jpg) ![La Haine (The Criterion Collection) [DVD] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613OHHsWW2L.jpg) ![La Haine (The Criterion Collection) [DVD] - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qURkxKV0L.jpg) ![La Haine (The Criterion Collection) [DVD] - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61MJT9sNuPL.jpg) ![La Haine (The Criterion Collection) [DVD] - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61EygPT1QhL.jpg) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ro/products/15334075-la-haine-the-criterion-collection-dvd](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/15334075-la-haine-the-criterion-collection-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Romania* *Store origin: RO* *Last updated: 2026-10-08*