French suburbs 10 years after riots

10 years ago, on 27 October 2005, riots broke out in the French suburbs. It started here with the death of two boys, in Clichy sous Bois, 15 km from Paris, an economically deprived suburb. Filomène, 50 years, had high expectations in President Francois Hollande, but nothing changed. Occasionally she works as a housekeeper. The elevators have been down for 5 years, maintenance is not provided, the monthly charges are high. 8 March 2013, Clichy sous Bois, France.

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10 years ago, on 27 October 2005, riots broke out in the French suburbs. It started here with the death of two boys, in Clichy sous Bois, 15 km from Paris, an economically deprived suburb. Filomène, 50 years, had high expectations in President Francois Hollande, but nothing changed. Occasionally she works as a housekeeper. The elevators have been down for 5 years, maintenance is not provided, the monthly charges are high. 8 March 2013, Clichy sous Bois, France.