The Battle of Algiers
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Drama
War
History
1966
121 min
NR
Paratrooper commander Colonel Mathieu, a former French Resistance fighter during World War II, is sent to Algeria to reinforce efforts to squelch the uprisings of the Algerian War. There he faces Ali la Pointe, a former petty criminal who, as the leader of the Algerian Front de Liberation Nationale, directs terror strategies against the colonial French government occupation. As each side resorts to ever-increasing brutality, no violent act is too unthinkable.
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"A great movie to watch if you want to get a glimpse of what revolutionary struggle looks like . "
Zero P. E.
"I'm not the biggest fan of war films, but this one is my favorite! I loved how grounded this film was. It honestly felt like I was watching a documentary about the effects of French Imperialism on the oppressed party. The cinematography was superb, a nice mix of handheld shots and beautiful bird's eye view shots displaying the ills of fighting a war in your home front. The score was also solid. It's a 2 hour film that has me entertained for its entirety. I can also see the impact this film had on many war dramas that we've all come to love. Even after nearly 60 years, Battle of Algiers still holds up to a godly standard in filmmaking. "
Big Joe
