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Reviews for The Battle of Algiers

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7.9 / 10 2h 1min

Drama War History

Tracing the struggle of the Algerian Front de Liberation Nationale to gain freedom from French colonial rule as seen through the eyes of Ali from his start as a petty thief to his rise to prominence in the organisation and capture by the French in 1957. The film traces the rebels' struggle and the increasingly extreme measures taken by the French government to quell the revolt.

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user865y52z1m6r's Movie review

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Review by user865y52z1m6r

A film with universal themes of freedom and independence, and a global reach that would resonate strongly with anyone who believes in those ideals.

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Review by user409vk66jrt

Riveting, passionate, a love letter to revolution!

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Review by user9614g2yvjjm

Brilliant synthesis of historically accurate drama, Italian neo-realism, and cinema verite

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Review by user877djh1bf7z

A controversial film that ultimately sides with those seeking freedom

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Review by user198att5kpri

a perfect docudrama with no equals

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Review by user93360wle1fh

Outstanding pseudo-documentary about a pivotal point in recent colonial history

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Review by user932qc4ag01v

Prime example of why in 2021 we still have terrorists

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Review by user2024nvm63rk

One of the crowning achievements of cinema

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Review by user519qy9g4nt6

How far can you go to justify your means? What are the right things in war? How to contain a revolution? are just few of the themes of this brilliant art work.

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Review by SunlitSloth

learn from the history it conveys

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Review by user227p1t2d5zt

Powerful, realistic and ground breaking