‘Les Misérables’ by Ladj Ly: The Broken Promises of the French Republic
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Ladj Ly’s critically acclaimed new film looks at the misery that binds together its protagonists, and also examines France’s failure to fulfil its obligations toward its most vulnerable citizens.