Battle Of Algiers (French), The (Widescreen)

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One of the most influential films in the history of political cinema, Gillo Pontecorvo's "The Battle Of Algiers" focuses on the harrowing events of 1957, a key year in Algeria's struggle for independence from France. Shot in the streets of Algiers in documentary style, the film vividly recreates the tumultuous Algerian uprising against the occupying French in the 1950s. As violence escalates on both sides, the French torture prisoners for information and the Algerians resort to terrorism in their quest for independence. Children shoot soldiers at point-blank range, women plant bombs in cafes. The French win the battle, but ultimately lose the war. We are proud to present Pontecorvo's tour de force-a film with astonishing relevance today.

Documentary: "Gillo Pontecorvo's Return To Algiers"; "The Making Of The Battle Of Algiers," an exclusive new documentary; "The Dictatorship Of Truth," a 37-minute documentary narrated by Edward Said;, "Directors On 'The Battle Of Algiers'"; "The Reality Of Fiction," a new documentary; New essay by film scholar Peter Matthews; "How To Win The Battle But Lose The War Of Ideas"; "L'Ennemi Intime" military interviews; "Etats D'armes" (2002), a 28-minute documentary, Interviews, Trailers.