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8.2

The Battle of Algiers (1965)

La battaglia di Algeri
Running time: 120 min. | Genre: Drama, Historical, War, Terrorism, 50s, Colonialism
The Battle of Algiers

Synopsis

A film commissioned by the Algerian government that shows the Algerian revolution from both sides. The French foreign legion has left Vietnam in defeat and has something to prove. The Algerians are seeking independence. The two clash. The torture used by the French is contrasted with the Algerian's use of bombs in soda shops. A look at war as a nasty thing that harms and sullies everyone who participates in it.

Nominations & Awards

Academy Awards

  • Best Foreign Language Film NOMINATED
  • Best Director (Gillo Pontecorvo) NOMINATED
  • Best Original Screenplay NOMINATED

Venice Film Festival

  • Golden Lion - Best Film WINNER
  • International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) WINNER

New York Film Critics Circle

  • Best Foreign Language Film NOMINATED

Details

Original title

La battaglia di Algeri

Director

Gillo Pontecorvo

Producer

Coproducción Italia-Argelia; Igor Film, Casbah Films

Running time

120 min.

Screenwriter

Franco Solinas, Gillo Pontecorvo

Music

Ennio Morricone

Cinematography

Marcello Gatti (B&W)

Year

1965

Country

Italy Italy

Ranking

IMDb
8.1
Unopeliculas
8.3

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