The Battle of Algiers

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Originally released as a motion picture in 1965.
Special features: documentaries ; interviews ; The Battle of Algiers: a case study, a video piece; production gallery; theatrical and re-release trailers; booklet featuring a new essay by film scholar Peter Matthews.
Brahim Haggiag, Jean Martin, Saadi Yacef, Samia Kerbash.
The film is considered one of the most influential political films in history, by Gillo Pontecorvo. Vividly re-creates a key year in the tumultuous Algerian struggle for independence from the occupying French in the 1950s. As violence escalates on both sides, children shoot soldiers at point-blank range, etc. Shot on the streets of Algiers in documentary style, the film is a case study in modern warfare, with its terrorist attacks and the brutal techniques used to combat them.
DVD, widescreen (1.85:1) aspect ratio.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

Gotta admit, this film made me see terrorism with a lot more nuance. submitted by lisa on August 1, 2019, 1:11pm It's not easy to watch. But you'll be glad you did.

A Savage War of Peace* submitted by tarascon on June 22, 2023, 1:49pm Important film… as history and, as mentioned above, its neorealist, innovative documentary-style presentation. In fact, one of the lead actors was an actual participant in the events.

If I taught postcolonialist studies, this film would absolutely be on the menu.

* Review title refers to Alistair Horne’s book.