Made in France (film)

Made in France is a 2015 French action thriller film directed by Nicolas Boukhrief. The film stars Malik Bentalha, Dimitri Storoge, François Civil, and Nassim Si Ahmed.

The plot revolves around Samy (Malik Bentalha), a young Muslim man from a low-income Parisian suburb who is recruited by a journalist to infiltrate a group of radicalized young men planning a terrorist attack in Paris. Samy, initially motivated by the journalist's promise of money and exposure, becomes increasingly entangled in the group's activities as he tries to gather information for the reporter. The film explores themes of radicalization, terrorism, social inequality, and the challenges faced by marginalized communities in France.

Made in France generated significant controversy due to its subject matter, particularly its depiction of potential terrorist attacks in Paris. Its release was initially scheduled for January 2015, but was postponed following the Charlie Hebdo shooting. The film was again delayed after the November 2015 Paris attacks. It was eventually released directly to video-on-demand in France in January 2016. The film's controversial release history contributed to its notoriety and sparked debate about freedom of expression and the representation of terrorism in media. Despite the controversy, Made in France received some positive reviews for its exploration of complex social issues and its portrayal of the factors that can lead to radicalization.