Those going into Ladj Ly’s “Les Misérables” expecting a retelling of Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel will be in for a big surprise. But Ly’s choice of title isn’t without reason. A chunk of Hugo’s classic takes place in the Parisian suburb of Montfermeil where Ly grew up. The neighborhood still suffers from crime, destitution, and […]
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