Saturday, March 27, 2010

The Battle for Algiers

Just re-watching 'The Battle for Algiers'An amazing and inspiring film.Pretty smart review hereThe film's resonance with the current moment is undeniable. The suffocating military occupation, the resounding imbalance of power and the clampdown through checkpoints all call to mind the Israel/Palestine conflict. Mathieu's whimsical choice of “champagne” to name his operation anticipates the

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