La haine

It's a black-and-white, French masterpiece that follows three friends in the volatile suburbs of Paris over 24 tense hours after a riot. In short: It is a brutal, stylish, and timeless film about social tension, police brutality, and the ticking clock of rage. Its energy is raw and its message is as powerful today as it was in 1995. If you enjoy films that are both visually striking and socially urgent, this is essential viewing.