Mar 26th   
The Battle of Algiers**       
(Ita/Algeria 1966)     
Casbah/Igor. 120m. bw

Semi-documentary style depiction of the revolution by Algerian FRN rebels and the subsequent retribution by the colonial French.
Serving, sadly, as a blueprint for future terrorist conflicts (such as Iraq and the present one in Gaza) and also a timely piece during America's war in Vietnam, this vividly filmed and often harrowing piece of neo-realism takes no sides commendably, although not surprisingly any French participation as such is entirely voluntary.

Written by: Franco Solinas, Gillo Pontecorvo.
Producers: Antonio Musu, Saadi Yacef. 
Director: Gillo Pontecorvo.
Starring: Braham haggiag, Jean Martin, Saadi Yacef, Samia Kerbush, Mohamed Ben Kassen.
Photography: Marcello Gatti.
Music: Ennio Morricone, Gillo Pontecorvo.
Editing: Mario Morra, Mario Serandrei.