Short synopsis : Rascals is a searing portrait of a generation caught up in the clash between multiculturalism and nationalism. A dark coming-of-age story where This Is England meets La Haine, carried by an iconic 80s soundtrack.

Long synopsis : In 1984, Paris offers an obligatory rite of passage for the youth. For The Rascals, tough kids from the projects, it’s a paradise of partying and hooking up. For Frederique, a young girl student from the countryside, the capital represents independence and success. But the city is witnessing the rise of a new breed of skinhead: the Boneheads – organized, politicized, ultra-violent. It’s the beginning of an all-out war against the skins. And for The Rascals and Frederique, the end of innocence.

Cast

• Jonathan Feltre, Angelina Woreth, Missoum Slimani, Victor Meutelet

Crew

• Producer(s): Manuel Chiche, Violaine Barabroux, Nicolas Blanc, Sarah Egry
• Director(s): Jimmy Laporal-Trésor
• Screenplay: Jimmy Laporal-Trésor, Sébastien Birchler, Virak Thun
• DP: Romain Carcanade
• Editing: Riwanon Lebeller

• Original Title: Rascals
• Genre(s): Drama, Historical, Political


• Production company: Spade (Jokers Production Subsidiary), Agat Films & Cie
• Language: French
• Duration: 95 min