An Informing, Historical & Essential Piece Of World Cinema

Rating: Null/10 (9 August 2013)

Far ahead of its time & surprisingly exceptional work of filmmaking, The Battle of Algiers is a boldly crafted, highly gripping & powerfully narrated tale depicting the revolutionary events that triggered the Algerian struggle for independence from France after 130 years of colonial rule and is one of world cinema's treasured gems to grace the film canvas.
Filmed in bleak black n white that crisply captures the plot's gritty atmosphere while also providing it an ageless look & shot in an informing style that almost qualifies it as a spellbinding documentary, The Battle of Algiers leaves no stone unturned to expose the violence, suppression & brutality the Algerian citizens had to endure which only fuelled their desire for complete freedom.
The direction, writing, performances, cinematography & music as well as the research & detailing of events that went into its making are absolutely high-grade stuffs which in the end resulted in an extremely satisfying cinematic experience. On an overall scale, The Battle of Algiers is a brilliant study of guerrilla warfare and is an informing, historical & essential piece of world cinema that has effortlessly coped with the test of time & hasn't lost an edge, even to this date.
Unquestionably deserving a watch or two from every cinema lover around the world, The Battle of Algiers is strongly recommended.