Pierre Aïm

There’s something really raw and unforgettable about Pierre Aïm and the way he approaches visuals. His style feels stripped back but incredibly intentional, focusing more on energy and realism than polished perfection. He has a way of making the camera feel present in the moment, almost like it’s moving with the characters instead of observing them from a distance. That gives his work a kind of authenticity that hits harder than something overly stylized. It feels lived in, unpredictable, and honest.

In La Haine, that approach is what makes the film so powerful. The black and white cinematography adds a stark, gritty tone that matches the tension of the story, while the camera movement keeps everything feeling immediate and alive. Whether it’s long tracking shots through the streets or quiet close ups that hold on a character’s expression, every choice builds that sense of realism and unease. It doesn’t try to romanticize anything. It just places you right there with the characters, and that is what makes it so impactful.