The Battle of Algiers
(1966)
Directed by Gillo
Pontecorvo this film stars Brahim Haggiag, Jean Martin, Saadi Yacef
and Tommaso Neri. We follow Algerian revolutionaries and the French
colonial forces that oppose them between 1954 and 1957.
This film is one of
the first to show case what we would now call “asymmetrical
warfare” and now more than ever relevant to a large number of
conflicts around the world. The plot does a great job of being
balanced, showing both the indiscriminate nature of terrorism and the
excess of counter insurgent tactics. Using a documentary style works
really well and it is very easy to see how this film has been
influential on both the public and military groups.
5/5
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