Battle of Algiers, The
- Alternative title
- Battaglia di Algeri, La
- Synopsis
- A realistic reconstruction of the fight for liberation in Algiers between 1954 and 1957, resulting in 1962 in a free Algerian state. The film was banned in France for fear of inciting civil unrest, but it served as the prototype for the mainstream political cinema of the next two decades.
The DVD version issued in 2003 is digitally remastered from a new print (restoring the film’s newsreel look), and incorporates previously unseen footage (featuring the recitation of an Islamic prayer). This version was assembled with the participation of FilmFour and represents the most complete version of the film available.
Special features include a new interview with director Gillo Pontecorvo; extensive production stills gallery; original French and Arabic version with optional English subtitles; widescreen presentation. - Language
- English
- Country
- Italy
- Year of production
- 1965
- Subjects
- Film studies; History
- Keywords
- Algeria; documentary films
Credits
- Director
- Gillo Pontecorvo
- Producer
- Antonio Musi; Yacef Saadi
- Cast
Brahmin Haggiag Jean Martin Tommaso Neri Yacef Saadi
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 2 PAL
- Price
- £19.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 116 minutes
- Year
- 2009
- Type
- Film
- Format
- 16mm
- Availability
- Hire
Production Company
- Name
Casbah
- Name
Igor
Distributor (Hire)
- Name
BFI Film Bookings Unit
- bookings.films@bfi.org.uk
- Web
- http://www.bfi.org.uk/about-bfi/help-faq/film-bookings External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7957 8938 / 8935
- Address
- 21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
Distributor (Sale)
- Name
Argent Films
- Address
- 2 Clannicarde Gardens
London
W2 4NA
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