The Battle of Algiers
1966 · Movie · 120 min. · Italy
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.
Direction Gillo Pontecorvo
Cast Jean Martin · Yacef Saadi · Brahim Haggiag · Fusia El Kader · Samia Kerbash · Ugo Paletti · Mohamed Ben Kassen · Michele Kerbash · Tommaso Neri
Soundtrack Ennio Morricone
Screenplay Franco Solinas · Gillo Pontecorvo
Cinematography Marcello Gatti
Original title La battaglia di Algeri
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