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The Battle of Algiers
This powerful account of the Algerian War of Independence won multiple awards and is generally regarded one of the greatest films of all time.
Recreating pivotal events that took place in Algiers in the 1950s, the film is remarkable for its even-handed treatment of the terrorists and their opponents, the French army.
Its gripping documentary-style realism pulls no punches and its portrayal of urban terrorism is so authentic that the film was shown at the Pentagon during the early stages of the Iraq war.
Aided by a Morricone score, this a film that grabs you by the scruff of the neck and doesn't let go.
DVD Extra features
- Restored from new master
- The Making of The Battle Of Algiers: an exclusive 20-minute interview with director Gillo Pontecorvo
- The Real Battle Of Algiers: an exclusive 20-minute interview with Saadi Yacef - the film's co-producer and the real-life Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN) leader on whose memoir the film was based
- Extensive photo gallery
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Customer Reviews
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Customer Reviews
by Colin on 17 Oct 2011 at 10:11
Excellent film which brings to life the stories I'd heard from French colonialists who moved to Marseille in the late 50s/early 60s
I'm very glad the guardian included it in their offers
by Anna Andall on 11 Oct 2011 at 18:27
Engrossing film.
by John De la Cruz on 03 Sep 2011 at 16:24
A classic film-I'd been meaning to buy for ages and the advert in the paper swung it for me- a real must-see.
by John Davies on 01 Sep 2011 at 10:29
A good film this one. Skillful documentary style at a pace! Well worth the re-issue.
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