The Battle of Algiers, was actually a fairly interesting historical narrative pertaining to an insurgency in the East. "Film Studies" written by Michael Kaufman (New York Times) parallels this battle to the new battle raging on in the Middle East. Privately screened at the Pentagon in relation to the way to win the war in Iraq, this movie expertly showed a "people's war". Where the people's need for pride, stems deeper than even that of freedom. They fight so hard and play dirty just because they are tired of the abusive relationship they have with the French. Both articles bring up an interesting points, one being that it is impossible to fit this movie into neat partisan formulations. It relates to so many different topics and ideas that it serves as excellent viewing material for anyone of any nature.
I especially like the last line of Peter Rainer's little diddy, "all sides in this conflict have lost their souls, and that all men are carrion." It uses excellent diction, almost as vivid and riveting as the film itself.
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