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The Battle of Algiers

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. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama, War), release year 1966, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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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.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama, War), release year 1966, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1966
  • Released 20 Sep 1967
  • Runtime 121 minutes
  • Content rating Not Rated
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.1/10 from 74,756 votes
  • Metascore 96/100
  • Genres Drama, War
  • Languages Arabic, French, English, Spanish
  • Countries Italy, Algeria

Cast

Brahim Hadjadj, Jean Martin, Yacef Saadi

Direction and writing

Directed by: Gillo Pontecorvo

Written by: Franco Solinas, Gillo Pontecorvo

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 3 Oscars. 9 wins & 8 nominations total

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