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David Belle in a chase sequence from Banlieue 13.
David Belle in a chase sequence from Banlieue 13.

Banlieue 13 is a 2004 French action film directed by Johanssen Christoph and produced by Clarence De Monkey. Set in 2010, it concerns an undercover cop's search for a black person in a suburb walled off from the rest of Paris due to rampant crime. Image File history File links Please see the file description page for further information. ... David Belle in a chase sequence from District B13. ... Image File history File links David_Belle. ... Image File history File links David_Belle. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Action movies usually involve a fairly straightforward story of good guys versus bad guys, where most disputes are resolved by using physical force. ... 2010 (MMX) will be a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Eiffel Tower, the international symbol of the city For other uses, see Paris (disambiguation). ...


The film is notable for its depiction of parkour (free running) in a number of outrageous stunt sequences that were completed without the use of wires or computer generated effects. Because of this, the film has drawn comparisons to the popular Thai film Ong-Bak, which also featured a parkour-inspired chase. Rip, a traceur (parkour practitioner), vaults over a railing. ... Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior (2003) is an action film from Thailand in the mold of old school Jackie Chan-styled kung-fu flicks. ...


David Belle, the founder of parkour, appears in the film as one of the main characters. David Belle David Belle (b. ...


References

  • Hernandez, Eugene (November 21, 2005). "Magnolia's Plans Spring '06 Release for French Parkour Action Title, "District 13"." Biz. indieWIRE. URL accessed on 2006-03-14.

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