Movies that Matter: The Battle of Algiers

An examination of Gillo Pontecorvo’s, The Battle of Algiers, arguably the most influential film in political cinema. The movie is a raw portrait of the Algerian fight for independence from France in the 1950's. The viewer is given an unflinching look at the violence and loss during this bitter struggle.

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