Squad 36

Set in the Paris metropolitan area, the story unfolds across cafes, metro stations, and police headquarters. The Anti-Squad operates out of Bobigny, a suburb where tension between crime rings and law enforcement runs high. The urban backdrop—crowded streets and nocturnal city life—grounds the drama in a contemporary French setting.

🕵️ Corruption

The story exposes how power can be used to manipulate investigations, protect allies, and hide wrongdoing. High-level officials orchestrate off-the-books missions and a cover-up that keeps criminals free while punishing honest officers. The murders of anti-squad members and the disappearance of stolen money reveal a systemic tolerance for corruption within the department. The film questions whether justice can prevail when the system itself is compromised.

💔 Trauma

Antoine’s violent childhood shapes his present impulses and his reluctance to sever ties with his old circle. His early experiences teach him to fight to protect loved ones, blurring lines between defense and aggression. The trauma echoes in his relationships, his guilt, and his willingness to take risky actions. The narrative uses personal history to explain a man caught between loyalty to friends and duty to the law.

⚖️ Justice

The investigation spirals as truth clashes with institutional interests. Antoine pursues the real culprits even as powerful figures seek to silence him and bury the money trail. The ending underscores how the system can mask murder and theft with official narratives, leaving real accountability elusive. The film raises questions about whether true justice can exist within a corrupted empire.