The Battle of Algiers
The Battle of Algiers [videorecording] /
La battaglia di Alger
Argent Films ; directed by Gillo Ponteconvo ; written by Franco Solinas & Gillo Pontecorvo ; produced by Saadi Yacef.
- New restored and re-mastered version
- [S.l.] : Argent Film, c2012 + booklet.
- Cinema Classics .
Originally released as a motion picture in 1966. Based on the book: Souvenirs de la bataille d'Alger by Saasi Yacef.
Special features: The making of The battle of Algiers ; The real battle of Algiers ; Our war for freedom ; Exclusive presentation by director Paul Greengrass ; Exclusive Interview with director Ken Loach ; Photo galleries & trailers -- Contains 24 page booklet "Italians in Algiers" -- Mastered in HD from original film print.
Production designer, Sergio Canevari ; edited by Mario Serandrei & Mario Morra ; director of photography, Marcello Gatti ; music, Ennio Morricone and Gillo Pontecorvo. Production designer, Sergio Canevari ; edited by Mario Serandrei & Mario Morra ; director of photography, Marcello Gatti ; music, Ennio Morricone and Gillo Pontecorvo.
Brahim Haggiag, Jean Martin, Saadi Yacef.
Views the revolution against the French in the city of Algiers from 1954 to 1962. Focuses on Ali la Pointe, a leader in the FLN (Front de Liberation Nationale) who joins the movement in 1954 and dies with three comrades, including a child, rather than surrendering to the French in 1957.
BBFC rating: 15 years or over. Contains some strong torture scene and moderate violence.
Blu-ray; Widescreen; HD; Dolby digital, DTS-HD.
French-Arabic or Italian dialogue with optional Italian subtitles.
Venice Film Festival: Golden Lion Award ; Bafta: Un Award.
5060062910216
AGTD021 Argent Films
Algeria--History--Revolution, 1954-1962--Drama
Feature films
Historical films
Originally released as a motion picture in 1966. Based on the book: Souvenirs de la bataille d'Alger by Saasi Yacef.
Special features: The making of The battle of Algiers ; The real battle of Algiers ; Our war for freedom ; Exclusive presentation by director Paul Greengrass ; Exclusive Interview with director Ken Loach ; Photo galleries & trailers -- Contains 24 page booklet "Italians in Algiers" -- Mastered in HD from original film print.
Production designer, Sergio Canevari ; edited by Mario Serandrei & Mario Morra ; director of photography, Marcello Gatti ; music, Ennio Morricone and Gillo Pontecorvo. Production designer, Sergio Canevari ; edited by Mario Serandrei & Mario Morra ; director of photography, Marcello Gatti ; music, Ennio Morricone and Gillo Pontecorvo.
Brahim Haggiag, Jean Martin, Saadi Yacef.
Views the revolution against the French in the city of Algiers from 1954 to 1962. Focuses on Ali la Pointe, a leader in the FLN (Front de Liberation Nationale) who joins the movement in 1954 and dies with three comrades, including a child, rather than surrendering to the French in 1957.
BBFC rating: 15 years or over. Contains some strong torture scene and moderate violence.
Blu-ray; Widescreen; HD; Dolby digital, DTS-HD.
French-Arabic or Italian dialogue with optional Italian subtitles.
Venice Film Festival: Golden Lion Award ; Bafta: Un Award.
5060062910216
AGTD021 Argent Films
Algeria--History--Revolution, 1954-1962--Drama
Feature films
Historical films