Review of The Battle of Algiers (1966) by Roger Ebert for Chicago Sun-Times — 27 Aug 1981
It may be a deeper film experience than many audiences can withstand: too cynical, too true, too cruel and too heartbreaking. It is about the Algerian war, but those not interested in Algeria may substitute another war; The Battle of Algiers has a universal frame of reference.
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This review of The Battle of Algiers (1966) was written by Roger Ebert and published by Chicago Sun-Times on 27 Aug 1981.
The Battle of Algiers has generally received very positive reviews.
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