Based on real events, La Haine follows three friends (Vincent Cassel, Hubert Koundé, Saïd Taghmaoui) over the course of one day in the housing projects of suburban Paris. With tension in the air following a riot and the police on constant surveillance, it is not long before prejudice and hostility turns into violence, with tragic consequences.

An incredibly prescient piece of filmmaking, La Haine’s comments on politics and social issues resonate as much today as they did thirty years ago.

Its gorgeous cinematography and superlative soundtrack – featuring the likes of Bob Marley and KRS-One - combine with humour and surrealism to create a true classic that has been hugely influential on modern filmmaking.

The 6.00pm screening on Mon 14 Apr will include an introduction by Dr Daniel McAuley, Lecturer in French Linguistics at Queen's University. Daniel's research focuses on language and identity in the banlieues (working-class suburbs) of France. This 15-minute talk will introduce the lasting impact of La Haine on cultural representations of life in the suburbs.

Visions of Europe returns for its 4th edition, celebrating the breadth of European cinema with a handpicked selection of new releases, previews, festival hits and classics returning to the big screen.