Depicting the real-life Algerian struggle for independence against the French, Gilles Pontecorvo’s stunning masterpiece is still celebrated for its realistic portrayal of war, urban insurgency, and anti-colonial struggle, influencing filmmakers and revolutionaries alike.
The film masterfully uses a pseudo-documentary style, real locations, and non-actors to depict the brutal tactics used by both the French paratroopers and the FLN.
As invigorating and vital as it was in 1966, The Battle of Algiers is a timely reminder of struggles against colonial injustice which continue to this day.
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