The Battle of Algiers [videorecording] / Argent Films ; directed by Gillo Ponteconvo ; written by Franco Solinas & Gillo Pontecorvo ; produced by Saadi Yacef.

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FilmPublisher number: AGTD021 | Argent FilmsLanguage: English Spoken language: French, Arabic, Italian Original language: Italian Series: Cinema ClassicsEdition: New restored and re-mastered versionDescription: [S.l.] : Argent Film, c2012 + bookletContent type:

two-dimensional moving image

Media type:

video

Other title:

La battaglia di Alger

Subject(s):

Algeria -- History -- Revolution, 1954-1962 -- Drama

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Contents:

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 credits:

Production designer, Sergio Canevari ; edited by Mario Serandrei & Mario Morra ; director of photography, Marcello Gatti ; music, Ennio Morricone and Gillo Pontecorvo.

Awards:

Venice Film Festival: Golden Lion Award ; Bafta: Un Award.

Cast: Brahim Haggiag, Jean Martin, Saadi Yacef.Summary: 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.

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Originally released as a motion picture in 1966.

Based on the book: Souvenirs de la bataille d'Alger by Saasi Yacef.

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.

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