Long before we become an Oscar winner today, Kilian Murphy already had a passion for cinema. Among the works that have greatly influenced him, the film Mathieu Kassovitz is a very special place in La Hain. In an interview with ConbinIn the presence of director Christopher Nolan, Murphy did not hide his admiration for this emblem film of French cinema.
”I have just shown this movie to my children. (…) they were completely amazed. ”He convinced him. ”I think it’s a masterpiece. He was not at age, he is still relevant. He was shot brilliantly, and black in white (…).”
Released in 1995, Contempt Immediately attracted the attention of the community and critics. The film is allowed Matthew Kasovitz For the best director for Cesar, as well as the Best Director Award in Cannes. Even today, it continues to inspire new generations of film fans around the world.
Cilan Murphy It is noteworthy to discover the film: “I saw when I was … 1995, I was … I wasn’t an actor yet. Yes, I just loved the cinema. I had a ‘la haine’ t -shirt and everything. Here was a special edition of the DVD box kit that I bought. I was completely obsessed.”
He also emphasized the influence of his soundtrack he considers. ”Absolutely incredible“
Soundtrack as a cult as a controversial
Music is associated with Contempt The whole era was mentioned, even if it does not always appear directly in the film. This is actually a composition inspired in the atmosphere of the feature film, where we find some of the greatest names in the French rap of the 90’s: IAM, MC Solaar, Assassin, Raggasonic, Les Sages Poère Rue and Express Direkt.
But this soundtrack also received people for other reasons. Song Chicken victimAmer Group from the Ministry has led to a live confrontation, as the Minister of Internal Affairs has filed a complaint against the title at that time. The band, which originally appeared in the album, chose to not participate at the last minute.

The film is still as relevant as always
Exactly 30 years after the release, Contempt Did not lose his power. Social tensions, issues of police violence, and the representation of the workers’ neighborhoods, which he still investigates. So it is no accident that international figures like Cilan Murphy Or at least Jenna Ortega – a rising star who was especially shown in the series on Wednesday – and Lady Gaga even mentions their favorite movies: the first here, the second there.
Contempt Not happy with an amazing film, it has become a symbol, a reference work that continues to debate and inspires artists beyond French boundaries.
Cillian Murphy also talked about this on Letterboxd as you can see below:
“This movie is simply … he’s not old, it’s just a masterpiece. He always talks about what’s going on in France today.”
Cillian Murphy is a great fan of the movie La Haine, directed by Matiu Kasovitz pic.twitter.com/ddzekhfh9e
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