ALGERIA · 1966

The Battle of Algiers

Gillo Pontecorvo
colonial occupation urban guerrilla warfare political revolution french military tactics algerian independence movement
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A gripping account of the Algerian War of Independence filmed in documentary style. Directly influenced Paul Greengrass and Christopher Nolan.

Year1966
CountryAlgeria
DirectorGillo Pontecorvo
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