La Bataille d'Alger
Synopsis
What remains of the Battle of Algiers in collective memory? A military victory over the FLN. But also an immense political and moral defeat which sealed the fate of French Algeria. A defeat of honor and ethics which reveals the practice of torture by the French army. Even today, the wounds are far from healed. But we can try to honestly tell the epic story of the Battle of Algiers, with its heroes and its traitors, its friendships and its hatreds, its contractions between humanism and barbarism.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Boisset
- Original Title
- La Bataille d'Alger
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Boisset
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Yves Boisset
Director
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What is La Bataille d'Alger about?
What remains of the Battle of Algiers in collective memory? A military victory over the FLN. But also an immense political and moral defeat which sealed the fate of French Algeria. A defeat of honor and ethics which reveals the practice of torture by the French army. Even today, the wounds are far from healed. But we can try to honestly tell the epic story of the Battle of Algiers, with its heroes and its traitors, its friendships and its hatreds, its contractions between humanism and barbarism.
Who directed La Bataille d'Alger?
La Bataille d'Alger was directed by Yves Boisset.
Who stars in La Bataille d'Alger?
The principal cast of La Bataille d'Alger includes Not specified.
When was La Bataille d'Alger released and how long is it?
La Bataille d'Alger was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 52m.