Les pires

"The Worst Ones" presents a realistic view on living in a though, poor and sometimes also violent suburbian neighbourhood. On the other hand, the film also finds beauty in this grim and harsh environment in the character of the film-director, who is fascinated by this world and tries to convince viewers (I dare to say quite successfully) to be fascinated as well. The depiction of struggling children and teenagers feels truly believable and authentic. It's naturalistic approach is gripping and the performances by the child and teenage actors are absolutely breathtaking. "The Worst Ones" is a hidden gem in the contemporary French cinema.