Bac — Nord

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 .

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 BAC Nord

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

The northern districts of Marseille, France, an area known for having some of the highest crime rates in the country. Their actions eventually lead to them "crossing the