Micro Analysis of La Haine – Opening Scenes

The Falling Metaphor - Can you explain the meaning of the metaphor.

The Opening credits and the footage of real life rioting are accompanied by Bob Marley’s song ‘Burnin and Lootin. What is the significance of this song?

Said’s Introduction

Comment on the camera movement and mise en scene in the first scene of the film

What does this scene tell us about Said?

How are the police represented in this scene?

Meeting Vinz

Describe Vinz’s room

What America references are there in these opening scenes?

What do we learn about the two characters and their backgrounds during these scenes?

What does Vinz’s relationship and conversation with his family tell us?

Hubert’s Introduction

What do we find out about Hubert during these scenes?

What does the bedroom tell us about Hubert and life in the slums?

What does Hubert see when he look out of his window? Why is this important?

What about his relationship with his family

Hubert is unable to help his sister with her math’s homework

– What point is the director trying to make here?