Review of The Battle of Algiers (1966) by Lawrence Toppman for Charlotte Observer — 08 Dec 1999
The film's proudest boast is that nary a frame comes from documentary footage...Every riot, every explosion, every seemingly spontaneous gundown in the streets of Algiers was staged, then shot in black-and-white stock that intentionally echoes newsreel footage.
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This review of The Battle of Algiers (1966) was written by Lawrence Toppman and published by Charlotte Observer on 08 Dec 1999.
The Battle of Algiers has generally received very positive reviews.
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