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District B13

District B13

Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 2004

Set in the ghettos of Paris in 2010, an undercover cop and ex-thug try to infiltrate a gang in order to defuse a neutron bomb.

Movie details

District B13

“Welcome to District B13. Welcome to the future”

2004 Action · Thriller · Science Fiction 1h 24m

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TMDB

6.8 / 10

Community rating

Set in the ghettos of Paris in 2010, an undercover cop and ex-thug try to infiltrate a gang in order to defuse a neutron bomb.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over District B13?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Pierre Morel

Written by

Bibi Naceri · Luc Besson

David Belle

David Belle

Leïto

Cyril Raffaelli

Cyril Raffaelli

Capt. Damien Tomaso

Tony D'Amario

Tony D'Amario

K2

Dany Verissimo-Petit

Dany Verissimo-Petit

Lola

Bibi Naceri

Bibi Naceri

Taha Bemamud

Nicolas Woirion

Nicolas Woirion

Corsini

François Chattot

François Chattot

Krüger

Court is in session

Put District B13 on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.