Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 75/100
Total warning time: 3m 40s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 10/100 (5s)
- 🟢 20/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:35] Brief scene with a woman in revealing clothing.
Drug Use: 🟢 5/100 (5s)
- 🟢 5/100 [01:12:20 - 01:12:25] A character is seen smoking a cigarette.
Violence: 🔴 90/100 (3m 20s)
- 🔴 95/100 [00:15:10 - 00:15:30] Graphic depiction of a bombing with casualties.
- 🔴 100/100 [00:35:45 - 00:36:15] Torture scene involving a prisoner.
- 🔴 90/100 [01:20:00 - 01:22:30] Intense street battles with gunfire and explosions.
Strong Language: 🟡 30/100 (10s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:25:40 - 00:25:45] Use of mild profanity in a heated argument.
- 🟡 50/100 [01:05:15 - 01:05:20] Character utters a strong expletive.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the historical context of 'La battaglia di Algeri' (1966)?
A: 'La battaglia di Algeri' (The Battle of Algiers) is set during the Algerian War (1954–1962) and depicts the struggle between the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN) and French colonial authorities in the city of Algiers. The film focuses on the guerrilla warfare and urban conflict that took place from 1954 to 1957.
A: 'La battaglia di Algeri' (The Battle of Algiers) is set during the Algerian War (1954–1962) and depicts the struggle between the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN) and French colonial authorities in the city of Algiers. The film focuses on the guerrilla warfare and urban conflict that took place from 1954 to 1957.
Q: Who directed 'La battaglia di Algeri' and what is its significance?
A: The film was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo and is renowned for its documentary-style realism. It is often studied for its portrayal of insurgency and counterinsurgency, and it has been praised for its impartial depiction of both sides of the conflict.
A: The film was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo and is renowned for its documentary-style realism. It is often studied for its portrayal of insurgency and counterinsurgency, and it has been praised for its impartial depiction of both sides of the conflict.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'La battaglia di Algeri' and what roles do they play?
A: The film stars Brahim Hadjadj as Ali La Pointe, a key FLN operative; Jean Martin as Colonel Mathieu, the French paratroop commander; Yacef Saadi as Djafar, another FLN leader; and Samia Kerbash as Hassiba, a female FLN member. Most of the cast were non-professional actors, adding to the film's authenticity.
A: The film stars Brahim Hadjadj as Ali La Pointe, a key FLN operative; Jean Martin as Colonel Mathieu, the French paratroop commander; Yacef Saadi as Djafar, another FLN leader; and Samia Kerbash as Hassiba, a female FLN member. Most of the cast were non-professional actors, adding to the film's authenticity.
Q: Why is 'La battaglia di Algeri' considered controversial?
A: The film was controversial for its graphic depiction of violence and its sympathetic portrayal of the FLN's insurgency against French rule. It was banned in France for several years and has been both praised and criticized for its political implications.
A: The film was controversial for its graphic depiction of violence and its sympathetic portrayal of the FLN's insurgency against French rule. It was banned in France for several years and has been both praised and criticized for its political implications.
Q: What awards or recognition did 'La battaglia di Algeri' receive?
A: The film won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 1966 and was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Foreign Language Film and Best Director for Gillo Pontecorvo. It has since been recognized as a classic of political cinema.
A: The film won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 1966 and was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Foreign Language Film and Best Director for Gillo Pontecorvo. It has since been recognized as a classic of political cinema.
