Before we go behind the camera, let’s set the stage. District 13 is set in 2010 (filmed in 2004), where the French government has walled off the most dangerous neighborhoods. Leito (David Belle), a moral vigilante, fights to save his sister, Ally, from the local drug lord Taha (Bibi Naceri). Ally is not a damsel in distress—she’s a survivor. When we first meet her, she’s already fighting back. By the film’s climax, she’s single-handedly dispatching enemies in one of the most iconic female-led fight scenes of the 2000s.
was not a standard audition process. According to production details from , the role of
Get an exclusive look behind the scenes of Ally Mac Tyana and Dany Verissimo's incredible collaborations. Learn about their creative process, inspirations, and what's next for this dynamic duo.
Before we go behind the camera, let’s set the stage. District 13 is set in 2010 (filmed in 2004), where the French government has walled off the most dangerous neighborhoods. Leito (David Belle), a moral vigilante, fights to save his sister, Ally, from the local drug lord Taha (Bibi Naceri). Ally is not a damsel in distress—she’s a survivor. When we first meet her, she’s already fighting back. By the film’s climax, she’s single-handedly dispatching enemies in one of the most iconic female-led fight scenes of the 2000s.
was not a standard audition process. According to production details from , the role of
Get an exclusive look behind the scenes of Ally Mac Tyana and Dany Verissimo's incredible collaborations. Learn about their creative process, inspirations, and what's next for this dynamic duo.