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The Battle of Algiers (film) at the Beacon

November 8, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm UTC+0

Synopsis:
A history of the three-year Battle of Algiers, chronicling the escalating terrorism and violence between French military forces and the Algerian guerrilla movement.

Best Foreign Language Film nomination (Academy Awards, 1967)
Best Director nomination – Gillo Pontecorvo (Academy Awards, 1969)
Best Writing, Story & Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen nomination – Franco Solinas, Gillo Pontecorvo (Academy Awards, 1969)
UN Award (BAFTA, 1972)

Run time: 2h 3min

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