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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.
Product Identifiers
- 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
- LeafCats617
- Leading RoleYacef Saadi, Jean Martin
- Film CountryFrance
- Release Date20041012
Most relevant reviews
- by knackerbrod10 Sep, 2008
Independance and its Price
The entire Euroepan society should be ashamed at their practices of violent submission of other groups of people. Thd battle of Algers just makes concret evidence of the importance of a nation to maintain their own indepenance and cultur. This showns another infringement on the African Continent by the Frence, and to see how they will/woild do anything to maintain their illegal power. If anybody reads this review, I would also recommend a book by the French jouralist Henri Aleq, who wa against the French occupation of Algers, and how he, a Frenchman was tortured by his country men.
- by stube-284320 Jul, 2022
Foreign classic
Great Criterion product with lots of good supplements. Packaging and discs were immaculate considering it is a used set.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
- by ek3Vye22QLi@Del...28 Jun, 2016
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.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
- by 346809 Sep, 2020
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.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
- by 311jray08 Aug, 2007
Great Movie and Great DVD Package
Although expensive, this DVD is full of extra features including a documentary with interviews of the real people and a booklet describing the Algerian War of Independence and the use of torture in counter-insurgency. This, like many documents and histories, should have been studied before the war in Iraq started. Highly recommended for thoughtful movie buffs.
- by avia3ca07 Nov, 2018
Intense historical film
Intriguing and important film about history. Balanced approach to telling the story.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
- by mimisvicki07 Nov, 2023
Great DVD of a stirring classic.
Near fine package. Played smoothly
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
- by rab.reeu.nywdni...15 Nov, 2016
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.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
- by andrewlullman05 Mar, 2020
Battle of Algiers is amazing
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
- by djhupp23418 Nov, 2005
A Controversial Classic
Docudrama at its best. Stirs the emotions. Very thought provoking. Should spark impassioned discussions among viewers in light of parallels to current conflicts in the Middle East. Kudos for the lush "transfer" from the Black & White original to digital DVD. Well worth seeing.
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