Battle of Algiers (The) [dir: Yves Boisset]

  • La Bataille d'Alger (Documentaire)
Genre : Historical
Type : Documentary
Original title :
Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv, History/society
Year of production : 2006
Format : Mid-length
Running time : 52 (in minutes)
http://www.phares-balises.fr/detail_uk.php?id=516

Sixty years ago, Algeria was being ravaged by a civil war that would become one of the 20th century's most deadly wars of independence. For nine months, French soldiers ferociously cracked down on Algerian activists in the city of Algiers. The documentary mixes archive footage with excerpts from Pontecorvo's film and numerous interviews, most notably with women who planted bombs for the FLN and have agreed to tell their stories for the very first time. The film throws light on one of the shadiest and most fascinating episodes in recent history, offering insights that help us better understand the burning issues of our own times. Directed by Yves Boisset Writer : Yves Boisset Running time: 52' Production: Cie des Phares & Balises Distribution: Cie des Phares & Balises

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