The Battle of Algiers (15)

The Battle of Algiers depicts the brutal urban conflict between Algerian independence fighters (the FLN) and French colonial forces during the Algerian War (1954–1962). Shot in a realistic, documentary style, it captures the cycle of violence, repression, and resistance in the streets of Algiers. The film explores the moral and political costs of colonialism and revolution.

Director: Gillo Pontecorvo

Available on: Amazon UK, BFI

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