District 13 ( Banlieue 13 / District 13 2004 )

This is [ District 13 ( Banlieue 13 / District 13 2004 ) ], the directorial debut of Pierre Morel, who previously directed [ Taken ] and worked as part of Luc Besson's directorial team, a major force in French cinema. This film demonstrates how such action choreography is possible with minimal wires or CG, relying solely on the actors' bodies and the camera. The movie's plot revolves around protagonists trying to prevent a bomb from detonating in District 13, a crime-ridden area abandoned by the government, and uncovering the conspiracy hidden within. It's the first film to incorporate the sport/action genre of Parkour and was a box office success. Subsequent Parkour action films include the sequel [ District 13: Ultimatum (2009) ] and the Hollywood remake [ Brick Mansions (2014) ]. If you're looking for a thrilling action film with high-speed sequences, this movie comes highly recommended.