The Battle of Algiers

Rating: 9/10 (7 June 2010)

A two sided story to the conflict in Algiers during the French occupation. A documentary style that captures the essence of the era astonishingly. Taking place in the early 60's the tale follows Ali Lapont on his route to becoming a revolutionary leader.
Dealing with the sense of repression that can not be contained, and giving an insight to terrorists motives. Even though the movie tries to explain a terrorists motives, by no means does it ever justify them. Displaying both sides in equal light, where neither the terrorists, or the colonizers are ever displayed in a more positive light than the other.
Beautifully shot in black and white, and with an amazing soundtrack that accentuates every moment and feeling of the movie, there is no reason to be disappointed with it.