Director Kim Chapiron co-wrote The Young Imam with Ladj Ly, filmmaker of the cult film Les Misérables. Both films are set in Montfermeil and each tells the story of a tragic life in the suburbs of Paris.

But this time, the confrontations between commuters and police gave way to an unexpected course. Ali, a former delinquent boy turned acclaimed and adored young imam, must face his fate in "The Young Imam" The film is a peaceful sequel to LadjLy's "Les Misérable"