The Battle of Algiers (1966)
The Battle of Algiers
IMDb 8.1
A film commissioned by the Algerian government that shows the Algerian revolution from both sides. The French foreign legion has left Vietnam in defeat and has something to prove. The Algerians are seeking independence. The two clash. The torture used by the French is contrasted with the Algerian's use of bombs in soda shops. A look at war as a nasty thing that harms and sullies everyone who participates in it.—John Vogel
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name :
The Battle of Algiers
MPA rating :
Release Date :
May 2nd 20
Runtime :
121 min
Language :
it
Genres :
Action , Drama , War
Cast :
Mohamed Ben Kassen
Tommaso Neri
Rouïched
Fusia El Kader
Storyline
A film commissioned by the Algerian government that shows the Algerian revolution from both sides. The French foreign legion has left Vietnam in defeat and has something to prove. The Algerians are seeking independence. The two clash. The torture used by the French is contrasted with the Algerian's use of bombs in soda shops. A look at war as a nasty thing that harms and sullies everyone who participates in it.—John Vogel
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