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.
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. BAC Nord
The northern districts of Marseille, France, an area known for having some of the highest crime rates in the country. The film is inspired by a 2012 scandal