Hopeless- This word is effective in describing La Haine because it explains the hopeless situation that the people in the projects are experiencing. The people living in this area are surrounded by poverty which is shown when Vinz is introduced, we see that he is sharing a room with his younger sister in a cramped flat that he lives in with his family. These living conditions make us aware of what is normal for the people in the projects which contrasts with the lifestyle of those living in Paris. The idea that those in the projects are trapped in their situation emphasises the hopelessness that they feel.
Tense- The film is tense because of the conflict between the police and the resistants of the projects. This tension is portrayed through the wide shots that capture the police standing one one side of the frame in opposition with the people in the projects. There is also tension between the three main characters, in particularly Vinz and Herburt. This is shown through two shots of them arguing with, these two shots then change when Said is positioned in the middle of them as he is always stuck in the drama and is the character that is there to defuse the tension.
Real- I think that this word describes the film well because the narrative exposes the harsh reality of life in the projects and how the political controversy in France has effected it's people. This is portrayed through a montage of news reports that are airing the violent riots that the lower class people are starting due to their frustration with their living conditions. A shot of a homeless man on the streets of Paris is also a good portrayal of reality, especially because it contrasts with the rich atmosphere and the lit up Eiffel Tower that is shown in the background of the shot.
Pessimistic- Pessimism is a common mindset that people in the projects share because of how they are trapped and they feel that their situation is not going to improve.
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