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201960 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Concrete Feeling

201960 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

French hip-hop has become the most popular music genre in France, resonating deeply with youth and serving as a form of social commentary.

“A story of committed hip-hop”

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Adrien Pavillard

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French hip-hop has become the most popular music genre in France, resonating deeply with youth and serving as a form of social commentary.

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Adrien Pavillarddirector

Rocé Kaminskywriter

Alexandre Lenotwriter

Youssoupha

Alix Mathurin

Alix Mathurincast

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French hip-hop artists take center stage in Concrete Feeling, a documentary that traces the genre's rise to prominence in France. Through interviews and live performances, the film captures the voices of influential musicians who have shaped rap music into a significant form of social commentary. It details how hip-hop has resonated with youth culture and climbed the charts to become the most popular music genre in the country. The documentary reflects the vibrant energy of the French rap scene and its role in addressing social issues.

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