Battle of Algiers (DVD, 2004, 3-Disc Set)

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Gillo Pontecorvo's presents a harrowing, documentary-style depiction of the Algerian's people's struggle to liberate themselves from France between 1954 and 1962. The film creates a stunning illusion of realism by combining actual newsreel footage with staged sequences featuring amateur and professional actors playing characters based on real people (including Saadi Yacef, the one-time leader of the FLN in occupied Algiers). With it's depiction of political torture and violence retaining every bit of the impact they had upon the film's original release, THE BATTLE FOR ALGIERS was re-released theatrically in 2003 to great acclaim and reevaluation. Winner of 11 International Film awards.

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UPC0037429195628
eBay Product ID (ePID)30887618

Product Key Features

ActorYacef Saadi, Jean Martin
RatingNR
DirectorGillo Pontecorvo
FormatDVD
Release Year2004
GenreForeign Language
Sub-GenreFrench

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs3
Country/Region of ManufactureFrance
Leading RoleYacef Saadi, Jean Martin
Film CountryFrance
Release Date20041012

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  • Foreign classic

    Great Criterion product with lots of good supplements. Packaging and discs were immaculate considering it is a used set.

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  • HISTORY BROUGHT TO THE SCREEN

    THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS TELLS THE PARTIAL STORY F THE FRENCH COLONIALIST OCCUPATION OF ALGERIA AND BY EXTENSION OF THE CAPITAL ALGIERS. THE MOVIE HOLDS UP WELL AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. THE SPECIAL FEATURES ARE NOT TO BE MISSED.

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  • Riveting and educational !

    I own a very rare original painting by the screenplay writer & co-producer, Franco Solinas. That is the main reason I purchased this DVD. I found it to be compelling as a docudrama and historical account of the struggle by Algeria for independence from France.

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  • Intense historical film

    Intriguing and important film about history. Balanced approach to telling the story.

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  • Great DVD of a stirring classic.

    Near fine package. Played smoothly

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  • Battle of Algers:just great.

    It was a gift for my husband,he had it more than 20 years ago but did get lost when we moved,it is his prefered movie and I being french I found it very interesting and accurate it is part of my history.I highly recommend it.

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  • Battle of Algiers is amazing

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