Ma 6-T va crack-er

Jean-François Richet’s film follows the daily struggle of marginalized youths, predominantly of immigrant origin, in a deprived Parisian suburb. Excluded from societal structures, targeted by the authorities and surrounded by gang conflicts, the numerous protagonists hurtle towards a violent denouement.

Ma 6-T has often drawn comparisons to La Haine in regard to its subject matter and musically influenced style (indeed, Richet’s next film, Mesrine, stars La Haine’s Vincent Cassel in another troubling violent role). However, Richet takes a more overt political stance against the desperate situation in these suburban towns, as he endeavours to portray the effects of an institutional economic marginalization upon their inhabitants. His collaboration with politicised rap groups on the soundtrack, such as KRS-One, IAM and Assassin, complement his discourse in style.