Ladj Ly is known for his film school, Kourtrajmé, which he created in his town of Montfermeil, and in Dakar. He also caused a sensation four years ago with Les Misérables. His new film, Bâtiment 5, takes place in a town not far from Paris. Building 5 is where Haby lives, a young town hall employee, very involved in the life of her town. When she discovers that the building has been declared unsanitary and will be destroyed, she gets into a standoff with the mayor.
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Ladj Ly: “today, our ghettos have been shunned by everyone”
