Friday, September 19, 2025

Acts of violence don't win wars

This Gillo Pontecorvo film (1966) is said to be one of the best of all time. It's rare to see why, but once a film is labeled with classic status, it's not easy to shake it off. Still, The Battle of Algiers is arresting and impressive. A touchingly realistic black and white depiction of the fight of Algerian partisans against the French invaders. 

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