The film directed by Ladja Ly since its premiere at the Cannes festival has delighted critics and viewers around the world. "The Wretches" is one of the best European films of the year, a true director's discovery, an Oscar and Golden Globe nominee, winner of the Cannes Jury Award and winner of the European Film Award in the Discovery of the Year category, winner of 12 Caesar nominations and three Lumières Awards, including for Best Film, winner of dozens of awards at festivals around the world and the great hit of French cinemas (over two million viewers) - a debut that attracted more viewers than the latest film by Roman Polanski in his native France.

Montfermeil, which pulsates with tension, anger and uncertainty, is a place where the game for local influence is constantly played. The innocent prank of a group of kids who, as a joke, steal a small lion cub from a local circus, can turn out to be the beginning of a revolution.

"Predatory, strong, full of freshness - a real work!" - we read in Rolling Stone. "Breathtaking to the last minute," Variety wrote. "Shocking, exciting, fascinating!" adds BBC.com. "Explosive debut! - echoes the reviewer of The Hollywood Reporter.