'Les Misérables' trivia and fun facts
Updating Victor Hugo
Based on the real disturbs in France in 2005, the director establishes a parallel between the current youth revolts and the ones described by Victor Hugo in the 1862 novel. That's why this literature classic and the movie share the same title.
Repeat the success of the short film
Ladj Ly has adapted his own and namesake 2017 shot-film nominated at the Cesar Awards.
Triumph in Cannes
With the film, Ladj Ly has won the Jury Prize at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
Express shoot
The recording of the film only took 30 days.
Streaming platforms wants it
Amazon Studios acquired the distribution rights for the film having supposedly exceeded Netflix's offer.
Competition in Spain
The film was selected for Public Prize competition in the Perlak section at the 67 San Sebastian International Film Festival.
Recurring theme
It is not the first time that Ladj Ly addresses the issue of urban crimes, since he has already done so in other projects such as '365 jours à Clichy-Montfermeil'.