“The Battle of Algiers”, film screening and discussion.

The Battle of Algiers  is a 1966 war film based on occurrences during the Algerian War (1954–62) against The French Government in North Africa, the most prominent being the titular Battle of Algiers. It was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo. The film has been critically celebrated and often taken, by insurgent groups and states alike, as an important commentary on urban guerrilla warfare. It occupies the 120th place on Empire Magazine‘s list of the 500 greatest movies of all time.

This event is FREE for CFI members.