[sinanju]

So “The Battle of Algiers” is one of his favorites? Hmmm, maybe Netflix can market a DVD with his commentaries.

[Tainan]

It is a classic film dealing with 'guerilla' tactics in an urban environment.

# Tagline: The French Colonel...who was forced even to torture! One of the many women...who stopped at nothing to win! The Algerian Street Boy...who became a rebel hero!
# Plot Outline: A surprisingly unbiased account of the bloodiest revolution in modern history.
# Plot Synopsis: A film commissioned by the Algerian government that shows the Algerian revolution from both sides. The French foreign legion has left Vietnam in defeat and has something to prove. The Algerians are seeking independence. The two clash. The torture used by the French is contrasted with the Algerian's use of bombs in soda shops. A look at war as a nasty thing that harms and sullies everyone who participates in it.
# Plot Keywords: Terrorism | Terror Bombing | Warfare | Torture | Realism | Algeria | Colonial War | Bomb | France | Guerrilla Warfare | Historical

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058946/ -
User Rating: 8.4/10 (4.452 votes) top 250: #146
Language: French, Arabic
Subtitles: English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese