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Plot:
True-to-life chronicle of the Algerian people's struggle to overthrow the French Colonial Government in the mid-1950s. The focus is thrown on the leaders of the Liberation Movement and the French gene...( read more 
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MCT:September 3, 2008nominated for best foreign film at oscars
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MCT:February 29, 2008not interested
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MCT:August 17, 2007
Looks interesting will try to find and watch!
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MCT:August 5, 2007
Col. Mathieu: There are 80,000 Arabs in the Kasbah. Are they all against us? We know they're not. In reality, it's only a small minority that dominates with terror and violence. This minority is our adversary and we must isolate and destroy it.
A very good movie depicting the Algerian War taking place between the French and Algerian Nationalists.
It is shot like a documentary, with the subject matter being shown in a sort of gritty intensity, which has gone on to influence many other directors and film styles.
The first half of the story revolves around the nationalists themselves. We see assassinations, bombings, the behind the scenes of these activities, and some of the politics surrounding it.
The second half of the story portrays the government action taken against these nationalists including their own plots, torture, and various other measures.
Its brutal but very true. The movie was made shortly after the war had ended, but the conflict still lives on today.
Also great is Ennio Morricone's score of the film, which adds to the intensity of some of the scenes.
Very well made film that has inspired many more for future years.
Journalist: The law's often inconvenient, Colonel.
Col. Mathieu: And those who explode bombs in public places, do they respect the law perhaps? When you put that question to Ben M'Hidi, remember what he said? -
MCT:December 4, 2008
Terrific "docu-style" film based on the war of independence between Algeria and France in the 1950's and early 60's. Very engrossing. Strongly recommended.
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