French riviera: Inside Marseille’s gang war

We investigate the surge of drug-related violence that shook Marseille in 2021. Through exclusive access to police units, anti-drug squads, forensic teams, prosecutors, and residents trapped in the chaos, the film reveals how rival gangs, trafficking networks, and illegal weapons turned entire neighborhoods into war zones. From deadly shootings and large-scale raids to the human cost paid by innocent families, it offers a powerful look at the criminal economy behind Marseille’s northern districts and the authorities’ struggle to contain it. A chilling and emotional portrait of a city caught between crime, fear, and survival.