La Haine: No Changes So Far is a recording of the live performance staged in December 2024 at La Seine Musicale in Boulogne-Billancourt. Airing on Canal+ on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 9:09 PM, this production offers a stage adaptation of the 1995 film La Haine, directed by Mathieu Kassovitz. Designed as a contemporary reinterpretation, the show blends music, dance, rap, theater, and projected visuals into a hybrid form that straddles the concert scene and dramatic performance.
The story follows three young residents of the Paris suburbs as they navigate the city and its surroundings over the course of a tense day. Through their journeys, conversations, and clashes with authority figures, the film highlights the economic, social, and political struggles they face in a setting marred by violence, injustice, and a pervasive sense of neglect.
Arranged in 15 scenes, La Haine: Nothing Has Changed So Far preserves the core narrative of the original film while reimagining it through the language of live performance. The scenes flow like fragments of life, weaving together moments of tension, anger, and relief. Rather than attempting to replicate the film shot for shot, it seeks to extend its spirit and themes, offering a fresh perspective rooted in theatrical expression.
The staging employs an immersive setup that blends live performances with video screens to extend the story. These projections add a cinematic touch, amplifying the visual and emotional intensity of the show. As a result, the audience finds themselves drawn close to the characters, caught between traditional theatrical immediacy and dynamic audiovisual storytelling.
Beyond its social commentary, the film emphasizes a human and collective dimension. The friendship among the three main characters, their solidarity in the face of adversity, and the emotional bonds that tie them together are at the core. This perspective helps soften the harshness of the story by highlighting relationships, love, and brotherhood—all of which were already central themes in Kassovitz’s original work.
Presented nearly thirty years after its original release, La Haine: Nothing Has Changed So Far aims to pass down its message and breathe new life into its themes. The title highlights the ongoing social divisions and tensions plaguing French society, while also questioning whether live performance can continue to make this iconic story resonate with new generations.
The Hate: Nothing Has Changed So Far
Recorded performance | 2024
Broadcast on Canal+: Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 9:09 PM
Live show | Music, dance, theater, rap
An adaptation of La Haine by Mathieu Kassovitz
Filming location: La Seine Musicale, Boulogne-Billancourt
Country of origin: France
Blending homage with a modern reimagining, La Haine: nothing has changed so far presents an ambitious stage adaptation of a film that has become a cultural touchstone. Through its cross-disciplinary approach and immersive setup, the production aims to spark a dialogue between cinematic memory and today’s realities, all while maintaining the story’s powerful political and social messages.
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