Contemporary Matter

Rating: 8/10 (14 December 2011)

In "Battle of Algiers" (1967) nothing in the film is documentary footage but an actual film with non-professional actors. The events cover from 1950-1962 in Algeria. Before 1962 Algerians had been under French Colonial rule but after years of fighting in 1962 they received their independence. This was the birth of fundamentalism. The French tried to make Algeria there own and input their beliefs into the whole Algerian nation. However, the Algerians weren't any bi standers but did anything possible to get rid of these invaders. A big concept found in this movie is Neo-Realism where it captured the reality of oppression. We discovered how the Algerians were living in somewhat all right houses but compared to the French they were the ones on top. The French personally did care too much about them but as soon as things got rough, they too action. The Algerians only wanted their independence where they can practice their religion, express their culture and pass on their beliefs to future generations. Wouldn't you be angry with a group of people taking possession of one's homeland and fighting over what originally was yours?