La banlieue, c’est le paradis (2025)
In the 1960s, the suburbs were meant to be modern havens for newcomers from rural France, Portugal, Spain, North Africa, and Africa, helping rebuild post-war France. Large housing complexes symbolized this ideal, offering comfort, heating, and electricity. But by the 1980s, disillusionment set in as economic crisis, unemployment, poverty, crime, racism, and police violence took hold. Mohamed Bouhafsi tells the story of a dream that didn’t last.
Director: Nathalie Conscience
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: February 13, 2025
Cast
- Mohamed Bouhafsi - Self - Host, Interviewer & Narrator
- Nassira Bouhafsi - Self - Guest
- Farida Khelfa - Self - Guest
- Fabien Roussel - Self - Guest
- Sofiane Zermani - Self - Guest
- Emmanuel Macron - Self - Guest
- Akhenaton - Self - Guest
- Sabrina Ouazani - Self - Guest
- Franck Gastambide - Self - Guest
- François Hollande - Self - Guest
Screenplay
- Mohamed Bouhafsi (Idea)
- Nathalie Conscience (Author)
Production: Mediawan, Troisième Œil Productions, France Télévisions
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Ancient Evolution and Nature Origins
Keywords
future, solidarity, drug trafficking, 1970s, hope, delinquency, multiculturalism, racism, real, 1980s, 1950s, 1960s, 1990s, juvenile delinquency, memories
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La banlieue, c’est le paradis about?
- In the 1960s, the suburbs were meant to be modern havens for newcomers from rural France, Portugal, Spain, North Africa, and Africa, helping rebuild post-war France. Large housing complexes symbolized this ideal, offering comfort, heating, and electricity. But by the 1980s, disillusionment set in as economic crisis, unemployment, poverty, crime, racism, and police violence took hold. Mohamed Bouhafsi tells the story of a dream that didn’t last.
- Who directed La banlieue, c’est le paradis?
- La banlieue, c’est le paradis was directed by Nathalie Conscience.
- Who stars in La banlieue, c’est le paradis?
- La banlieue, c’est le paradis stars Mohamed Bouhafsi, Nassira Bouhafsi, Farida Khelfa, Fabien Roussel, Sofiane Zermani, Emmanuel Macron.
- How long is La banlieue, c’est le paradis?
- La banlieue, c’est le paradis has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is La banlieue, c’est le paradis?
- La banlieue, c’est le paradis is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was La banlieue, c’est le paradis produced?
- La banlieue, c’est le paradis was produced in France.
- What are the themes of La banlieue, c’est le paradis?
- The themes of La banlieue, c’est le paradis include: Ancient Evolution and Nature Origins.