The film is inspired by a 2012 scandal involving Marseille's anti-crime brigade (BAC), where 18 officers were charged with drug trafficking and racketeering.
It was co-written by Audrey Diwan and premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2021. While released theatrically in France, it was distributed globally by Netflix . BAC Nord
The story follows a field brigade of three police officers who, under pressure from their superiors to improve results in a high-risk sector, begin to use aggressive and unconventional methods. Their actions eventually lead to them "crossing the yellow line," resulting in a legal battle when the justice system turns against them. Context and Inspiration The film is inspired by a 2012 scandal
The film has been compared to other "banlieue" (suburb) films like La Haine and Les Misérables , as it highlights the volatile relationship between police and residents in disadvantaged neighborhoods. The story follows a field brigade of three
Gilles Lellouche, François Civil, Karim Leklou, and Adèle Exarchopoulos.