The battle of Algiers [videorecording]
2018
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French drama based on the book written by Saadi Yacef about his experiences during the Algerian War of Independence. A reconstruction of events follows the people of Algiers fighting for their independence from the French government, with a flashback from Ali La Pointe (Brahim Haggiag) which shows him joining and becoming a leading member of the Algerian Front de Liberation Nationale (FLN) up until his eventual capture in 1957. Both sides escalate their brutality and violence, while children shoot soldiers, women conceal bombs in restaurants and French soldiers take extreme measures to contain the rebels. Following the capture and killing of Ali and the remaining FLN members, the story subsequently focuses on the declaration of Algerian independence in 1962.
Main title:
The battle of Algiers [videorecording] / producer, Antonio Musu; producer, Saadi Yacef.
Author:
Pontecorvo, Gillo, directorMorricone, Ennio, composer (expression)Haggiag, Brahim, actorNeri, Tommaso, actorKerbash, Samie, actorYacef, Saadi, book author
Imprint:
[United Kingdom] : Cult Films, 2018.
Collation:
2 Blu-Rays (117 min.) : black and white
Notes:
Region A,B,C, 2 disc(s), Interactive menus, Languages (French), Subtitles (English), 'Making of' documentary, Interviews (Gillo Pontecorvo (director), Saadi Yacef (producer), Ken Loach (director), Zohra Drif Bitat (FLN fighter)), Booklet, Exclusive Presentation by Director Paul Greengrass.Made in 1965.Based on the book by Saadi Yacef/Real events.BRDVD.In French; Closed captioning in English.
Credits:
Credits: director, Gillo Pontecorvo; writer, Gillo Pontecorvo; writer, Franco Solinas; music, Gillo Pontecorvo; music, Ennio Morricone; cinematographer, Marcello Gatti.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Brahim Haggiag, Tommaso Neri, Samie Kerbash, Saadi Yacef, Jean Martin, Fawzia el Kader, Michele Kerbash, Mohammed Ben Kassen.
Audience:
BBFC code: 15.
System details:
Blu-Ray.
Dewey class:
791.437
Language:
French
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BRN:
2230382
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