In 2004, a film full of spectacular battles, tricks and techniques in the technique of parkour was released at the world movie distribution from French producers. The film-trilogy "District 13", which was shot over ten years, differs from other films of the action genre in the realism of the filming process.
These paintings managed to raise a lot of noise in the press, because in the process of their filming the team was faced with the task of creating a film without using computer graphics, and the project participants managed to do this fully. In fact, all the scenes that seem crazy at first glance were performed exclusively by people who know their work. And, of course, the actors themselves did their best. But what important persons were in the cast of the trilogy? Actors "13 district" - professionals who often have to participate in the filming of action-packed and dynamic films.
About the film
The first part of the sensational trilogy gained widespread fame thanks to the initiative of the famous Luc Besson, who produced the film, the author of the films Taxi, Leon, Carrier, Nikita and others. The talented artist Pierre Morel worked in the director's chair of the first "13th District". Having already worked in a similar manner on the film Yamakashi, screenwriter Luc Besson knew exactly what he wanted to see in the new film. The director took into account all the subtleties of the script. Besson also influenced the development of events in the second part, which was directed by Patrick Alessandren.
The plot of the three paintings is very similar in events and problems. Central action takes place in one of the districts of the city of Paris in the near future from the time of the release of films, in which a revelry of crime and anarchy rules. The government is trying in every way to fight crime in the area, but many efforts are in vain. As a result, the authorities decide to blow up the dysfunctional area. Single daredevils stand up to fight against the complete destruction of the population and their territory, for whom no difficulties will become barriers.
Actors "13 district". Who are they?
The film team is not only skilled artists, but also talented acrobats and stuntmen. In the title role - the famous stunt actor David Belle. He got used to the image of Leito. Being the owner of the status of the world leader in parkour, the actor literally played himself. David took part in all his stunts in the tape, even in the most dangerous.
Cyril Raffaelli played the role of the fearless captain Damien Tomaso. A passion for extreme sports, as well as high achievements in the field of oriental martial arts, helped him a lot to get used to this role. The role of Leito's sister, Lolu, was played by Dani Verissimo. A similar genre role for the actress was the first. Prior to that, she had not shown herself as an action movie actress. The roles of K2 and Taha antagonists were played by actors Bibi Naseri and Tony D` Amario. Bibi also participated in writing the script, but decided to try himself also as an actor. In the "13th district" Tony was initially seen as a potential performer of the role of Taha, but he was offered a more expressive and extravagant role of K2.
Ultimatum
Soon, the continuation of the first part appeared on the screens, and the same actors played the main roles in the film. "13th district: Ultimatum" - so began to be called the second part of the famous action. Cyril Raffaelly and David Belle also played their characters Leito and Damien. Now their opponents are the leaders of the new criminal gangs - Tao and Molko. The first was played by the talented French television and film actress Elodie Jung. She became known for working with Netflix as Electra Nachios for the television series Daredevil and Defenders. The second villain was played by the famous French actor and rapper of Cameroonian descent, Charles Embuss, whose stage name is MCJeanGab`1.
Huge work was done to create the tape actors involved in the field of battle scenes and stuntmen. A significant part of the film’s time is occupied by chases and combat scenes. The work of people who remain unknown is fundamental in this picture. Also, one cannot overestimate the activities of the new director Patrick Alessandren, who needed to equal the work of Besson and Morel. However, it was the main actors of "13 district" who were able to distinguish the film from others.
The actors behind the brick wall
The final part of the crazy saga is taken by Camille Delamarr. Instead of another sequel called "District 13: Cold Square", the director decided to reanimate the script of the first part and change it. The film is called "13th District: Brick Mansions." The actors, once again set to work, became the main "feature" of the picture.
The role of the main thief and jumper was played by the same David Belle, but already under the name Lito Dupre. Damiena (aka Collier) was played by the famous Hollywood actor-superstar of films from the Fast and the Furious series Paul Walker. Unfortunately, "13th District: Brick Mansions" was the actor's last complete project. Five months before the premiere, he dies in a terrible car accident.
The role of Lola was played by a Brazilian actress who already had experience working with Luke Besson in the movie Taxi 4, Catalina Denis. The main villains of the new upheaval were K2 agents performed by French actor Gucci Boy and the head of the criminal force under the name Tremaine Alexander. He was played by American rapper Robert "RZA" Diggs.