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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

Gripping:

This gripping film is undergoing a revival because of the American occupation of Iraq. Based on real events during the Algerian revolt against the French, The Battle of Algiers depicts the insurrection organized in the city of Algiers by militants of the FLN, the Algerian independence movement, and its suppression by the French military. The story is from a memoir of one the Algerian leaders of the insurrection, who served as co-producer of the movie. The Battle of Algiers is filmed in a very skilful... more info

Realism at its Best & Lessons for Iraq:

by Adam Scheuer

Great works of literature speak to all ages. Does the same apply to masterpieces of cinema? The Battle Of Algiers originally came to the United States in 1967. It spoke to that era's inner-city strife and racial tensions, and the escalating campaign in Vietnam. Re-released across America in January 2004, The Battle of Algiers seems even more relevant now. Set in Algeria from 1954-1957, the film portrays the Islamic Algerian nationalist terrorist campaign, organized by the National... more info

Ground-breaking film is a must-see:

I'll review the actual film instead of rambling on about the politics. The Battle of Algiers is a ground-breaking, must-see film. If you have seen recent films like "Traffic" and "City of God (Cidade de Deus)", then you must see this film, for it pioneered the documentary-style utilized by those other films that puts the grit and gravel under your feet while you watch it. The film does not purport to be a documentary, but rather than the clean, sweeping, over-directed camera shots you may be used to, the... more info

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