Los Miserables 2019 Jun 2026

While it shares its name with Hugo’s iconic novel, the 2019 film is not a literal adaptation. Instead, it is set in , the same commune where Hugo wrote his masterpiece and where the fictional Cosette lived. Director Ladj Ly uses this setting to suggest that, though centuries have passed, the "miserable" conditions of the poor in these regions remain tragically unchanged. Plot and Setting

The first question every viewer asks: Why name it after Hugo’s novel if there are no students manning barricades or bread thieves being hunted? los miserables 2019

Montfermeil, a Parisian suburb (the same location where Hugo wrote his novel) While it shares its name with Hugo’s iconic

. He is paired with two seasoned, often corrupt partners: Chris and Gwada. Plot and Setting The first question every viewer

The story follows (Damien Bonnard), a provincial officer who joins the Anti-Crime Brigade in Montfermeil.

Won the Jury Prize at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards. 📖 Plot Summary