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The Battle of Algiers

La battaglia di Algeri (1966)

Drama, War, Historical | Algeria, Italy

Director: Gillo Pontecorvo

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In cinema from 26/03/1971

Rating: 8.1/10

User rating: 9.6/10
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SYNOPSIS

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.

Actors

Writer: Franco Solinas, Gillo Pontecorvo

Producer: Fred Baker, Antonio Musu

RUNTIME: 121 min

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