The Battle of Algiers

1966, 2h 1min -

One of the most influential political films in history, THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS, by Gillo Pontecorvo, vividly re-creates a key year in the tumultuous Algerian struggle for independence from the occupying French in the 1950s. As violence escalates on both sides, children shoot soldiers at point-blank range, women plant bombs in cafés, and French soldiers resort to torture to break the will of the insurgents. Shot on the streets of Algiers in documentary style, the film is a case study in modern warfare, with its terrorist attacks and the brutal techniques used to combat them. Pontecorvo’s tour de force has astonishing relevance today. Show more

"The Battle of Algiers" — movie produced in Algeria and Italy and released in 1966. It has a very high rating on IMDb: 8.1 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 2h 1min. "The Battle of Algiers" is currently available to stream on Max, The Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime ⎥ MAX and for rent and to buy on Apple TV, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!