Ma 6-T va crack-er
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Ma 6-T va crack-er is a French movie, directed by Jean-François Richet
in 1997, caricaturing gang warfare.
, in the Parisian suburb of Meaux
. The residents are unhappy about their living conditions, and are rebelling against this. Some critics compare it to the movie starring Vincent Cassel
, La Haine
by Mathieu Kassovitz
, and to Le Cercle de la haine.
Artists such as IAM
, X-Men, Assassin
, KRS-One
, 2 Bal
, Mystik and more feature on the soundtrack, supporting Jean-François Richet's cinematography.
Jean-François Richet
Jean-Francois Richet is a French screenwriter, director, and producer, born on July 2, 1966 in Paris. He grew up in Meaux, a suburb east of Paris.-Selected filmography:* État des lieux - named at the César Awards 1996 in the Best Debut category....
in 1997, caricaturing gang warfare.
Setting
The story is set in a cité (6-T in French slang), or housing projectPublic housing
Public housing is a form of housing tenure in which the property is owned by a government authority, which may be central or local. Social housing is an umbrella term referring to rental housing which may be owned and managed by the state, by non-profit organizations, or by a combination of the...
, in the Parisian suburb of Meaux
Meaux
Meaux is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in the metropolitan area of Paris, France. It is located east-northeast from the center of Paris. Meaux is a sub-prefecture of the department and the seat of an arondissement...
. The residents are unhappy about their living conditions, and are rebelling against this. Some critics compare it to the movie starring Vincent Cassel
Vincent Cassel
Vincent Cassel is a Cesar award winning French actor probably best known to English-speaking audiences through his performances in the Ocean's Trilogy of films and Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan.-Personal life:...
, La Haine
La Haine
La Haine is a 1995 French black-and-white film written, co-edited, and directed by Mathieu Kassovitz. It is commonly released under its French title in the English-speaking world, although its American VHS release was entitled Hate. It is about three teenage friends and their struggle to live in...
by Mathieu Kassovitz
Mathieu Kassovitz
Mathieu Kassovitz is a French director, screenwriter, producer and actor, best known for his Cannes-winning drama La Haine. Kassovitz is also the founder of MNP Entreprise, a film production company....
, and to Le Cercle de la haine.
Cast
- Arco Descat C. as Arco
- Gilles Carballo as Le pion
- Hamouda Bouras as Hamouda
- Jean-François RichetJean-François RichetJean-Francois Richet is a French screenwriter, director, and producer, born on July 2, 1966 in Paris. He grew up in Meaux, a suburb east of Paris.-Selected filmography:* État des lieux - named at the César Awards 1996 in the Best Debut category....
as Djeff - Stomy BugsyStomy BugsyStomy Bugsy is a French rapper from Sarcelles.Born of parents from Cape Verde, Duarte helped found hip hop group Ministere AMER, however in 1996 he decided to launch his own solo career...
- Virginie LedoyenVirginie LedoyenVirginie Fernandez , known by her stage name Virginie Ledoyen, is a French actress.-Life and career:She was born in Aubervilliers, Paris, the daughter of Olga, a restaurateur, and Bernard Fernandez, a merchant who sold cleaning products. Her paternal grandfather was Spanish...
- Mystik as Rap singer
Impact of the film
French rap did well in the early 90s in France because of its rebellious lyrics content. It is used to illustrate the link between the reality and the atmosphere of this film, and to incite reflexion in the viewer.Artists such as IAM
IAM (band)
IAM is a French hip hop band from Marseille, created in 1989, and composed of Akhenaton , Shurik'n , Khéops , Imhotep , and Kephren . 'IAM' has several meanings, including 'Invasion Arrivée de Mars'...
, X-Men, Assassin
Assassin (rap crew)
Assassin is a French hardcore rap group formed in the 18th Arrondissement of Paris. The group was formed in 1985 by Rockin' Squat and Solo. Later, Doctor L joined them, as well as DJ Clyde...
, KRS-One
KRS-One
Lawrence Krisna Parker , better known by his stage names KRS-One , and Teacha, is an American rapper...
, 2 Bal
2 Bal
2 Bal is a French rap group formed at the end of the 1980s consisting of Landry and Frédéric Mahoukou, respectively Doc TMC and G-Kill. Of Congolese origin, and living in Chelles, they launched their career in 1989 under the name BB MC....
, Mystik and more feature on the soundtrack, supporting Jean-François Richet's cinematography.