directed by: Gillo Pontecorvo, year: 1966
actors: Brahim Haggiag, Jean Martin, Saadi Yacef

The Battle of Algiers is a 1966 historical war film based on events during the Algerian War against French colonial rule. It depicts the brutal tactics used by both sides in the conflict, focusing on the guerrilla warfare tactics of the National Liberation Front and the French military response. The film is known for its gritty realism and is considered a classic of political cinema.

Colonialism, Resistance, Guerrilla Warfare, Realism, Independence