The Battle of Algiers (film)

"The Battle of Algiers" is a 1966 Italian film that dramatizes the urban insurgency during Algeria's war for independence from France in the 1950s and 60s. It depicts the tactics used by both the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN) and French military forces, focusing on the complexity of resistance, counter-insurgency, and moral ambiguity. Through realistic portrayal and documentary-style storytelling, the film explores themes of violence, nationalism, and the struggle for freedom, offering a compelling look into a pivotal conflict that influenced decolonization movements worldwide.