Four lives, one unforgiving neighborhood — and everyone's hustling for an exit that might not exist.
NOIR chronicles the lives of four people living in a neighborhood plagues by poverty and violence, aspiring to freedom and happiness. Kadhafi, a 26 year old aspiring rapper and ex-member of a street gang, just out of prison, wants to steer clear of troubles. Fleur, a 17 year old Haitian mother in an abusive and passionate relationship with her daughter's father, dreams of leaving the ghetto and becoming a nurse. Suzie, a 20 year old stripper who falls for a gang member. Dickens, 16 year old Haitian wants to be part of the street gang controlled by his older brother.
Acting
Non-professional cast brings brutal authenticity
Direction
Fournier's unflinching eye never romanticizes the streets
Production
Montreal's Little Burgundy as its own suffocating character
Director
Yves Christian Fournier
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Most of the cast were first-time actors discovered in Montreal's street dance and hip-hop scenes; Kémy St-Éloy was actually 14 when filming.
The film sparked controversy in Quebec for its unflinching portrayal of Haitian-Canadian gang culture, with critics split between praise for honesty and accusations of exploitation.
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