La Haine 30th Anniversary 4K Blu-ray on April 21

La Haine returns in a stunning 4K Blu-ray release, courtesy of the British Film Institute, set to hit the market on April 21, 2025. This release commemorates the film's 30th anniversary, boasting a new restoration supervised by Pierre Aïm, enhancing its critically acclaimed black-and-white visuals. Authored by Mathieu Kassovitz, the film dives into the lives of three friends grappling with societal issues following a police incident—traversing themes of rebellion and social injustice. The film won Kassovitz the Best Director prize at Cannes in 1995.

This edition includes an alternative score by electronic music collective Asian Dub Foundation, recorded live at the Royal Festival Hall in 2025. In celebration of the release, La Haine will also screen at BFI IMAX and other select locations starting April 11.

Special Features and Technical Specs include:

• 4K RESTORATION supervised by Pierre Aïm
• DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
• Alternative score by Asian Dub Foundation
• Audio commentary by Mathieu Kassovitz (2004)
• Redefining Rebellion (2020, 5 mins): Kaleem Aftab explores the film's revolutionary spirit
• Screen Epiphany (2020, 14 mins): Riz Ahmed introduces La Haine
• Interview with Mathieu Kassovitz (2020, 35 mins)
• Three short films by Kassovitz:
  • Fierrot le pou (1990, 7 mins): Playful gym sequences
  • Cauchemar blanc (1991, 10 mins): A racially charged incident
  • Assassins (1992, 12 mins): Foundations of Assassin(s)
• 10 Years of La Haine (2005, 84 mins): Documentary on the film's legacy
• Casting and rehearsals (1995, 19 mins)
• Anatomy of a Scene (1995, 7 mins)
• Behind the scenes (1995, 6 mins)
• Color deleted and extended scenes (1995, 17 mins)
• Trailers

Release Contents:

• 4K RESTORATION: Supervised by director of photography Pierre Aïm.
• DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM: Enhancing visuals with superior technology.
• Alternative score by Asian Dub Foundation: Recorded live at the Royal Festival Hall in 2025.
• Audio commentary by Mathieu Kassovitz (2004): Listen to insights from the creator himself.
• Redefining Rebellion (2020, 5 mins): Kaleem Aftab discusses the revolutionary aspects.
• Screen Epiphany (2020, 14 mins): Riz Ahmed shares his personal connection to La Haine.
• Interview with Mathieu Kassovitz (2020, 35 mins): An extensive view into the director's mind.
• Three short films by Mathieu Kassovitz: Mini narratives offering depth to his works.
• 10 Years of La Haine (2005, 84 mins): A feature-length examination of the film's enduring influence.
• Casting and rehearsals (1995, 19 mins): Behind-the-scenes looks at actor preparations.
• Anatomy of a Scene (1995, 7 mins): Delve into the making of complex scenes.
• Behind the scenes (1995, 6 mins): Directorial challenges during production.
• Color deleted and extended scenes (1995, 17 mins): Scenes previously unaired bring new context.
• Trailers: Examining promotional concepts.

Release Date: 21/04/2025