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The Battle of Algiers is one of the most critically celebrated films of all time. Made in 1966 it documented Algeria's war for independence. Returning to the roots of the production and the personalities involved, this documentary explores what made The Battle of Algiers so profound and also some of the controversies. Was the truth it was intent on recounting warped by the proximity of the film...
Algeria's history is dotted with bloodshed. Hundreds of thousands of people have been massacred in the decade long civil war between Islamic militants and the Algerian Army. Even now unrest, militancy and kidnapping characterise the country. It's still more or less a no-go area for western journalists. But why is Algeria so troubled? This week's documentary is a beautifully filmed production ge...
A look at how Algeria descended into civil war, and the consequences of the subsequent violence.
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