Very thought provoking.

Rating: 8/10 (17 March 2006)

When watching this film and watching news stories about Iraq, the are many similarities. This film presents no good guy or bad guy. Both sides hold a very unique position. The French who for 100+ years have laid claim to Algeria. The Algerians, who after 100+ years of French occupation have now decided they want liberation. The Algerians are laying claim to what is rightfully their's but has been in French hands for 100+ years. The French see the Algerians as trying to take something that has been rightfully theirs for 100+ years. Who is the bigger coward? The French who use military might to beat down on the Algerian populace (innocent and guilty)? The Algerians who plant bombs in public places frequented by the French populace (innocent and guilty)? The French who rob Algerians of civil rights? The Algerians who use and ambulance to attack civilians? The movie does not answer these questions, but it sure has me scratching my head after watching it. Very thought provoking film.