Cult French film joins a new coming-of-age story. Dive deep into the urban life and face the limited prospects it promises.

Oval Space Cinema is back this September with a special event.

La Haine: After local youth Abdel is beaten unconscious by police, a riot ensues on his estate during which a policeman loses his gun. The gun is found by Vinz who threatens he will kill a cop if Abdel dies.

Girlhood: Oppressed by her family setting, dead-end school prospects and the boys law in the neighborhood, Marieme starts a new life after meeting a group of 3 free-spirited girls. She changes her name, her dress code, and quits school to be accepted in the gang, hoping that this will be a way to freedom…

FILMS INFO La Haine: Year: 1995 - Director: Mathieu Kassovitz - Distributor: Le Pacte - Country: France - Language: French with english subtitles - Runtime: 98 min

Girlhood: Year: 2014 - Director: Céline Sciamma - Distributor: Studio Canal - Country: France - Language: French with english subtitles - Runtime: 113 min

This is an 18+ event.