Enjoyable depiction of a sad reality

Rating: Null/10 (16 June 2009)

I enjoyed Pontecorvo's 'Battle of Algiers' because of the sheer realness of how it was filmed and the actual content of a struggle between two cultures. I must admit that this movie is not like the usual movies i enjoy but the cinematography is so good that even an unusual fan can appreciate it. The use of black and white dramatized the emotions and depicted the dark times that the Algerians faced during French integration. The event in history is greatly represented by Pontecorvo and shows the inner conflicts of characters trying to maintain their roots in the resistance to the French. You learn about strong characters that will stop at nothing to resist integration and you feel inspired for a moments time but all too soon you get crushed with the sad reality of a failed heroic stand. Overall, the movie was enjoyable because of its raw content and use of characters. I recommend it!