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Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers

Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers

This 17-minute documentary is featured on the 3-Disc Criterion Collection DVD of The Battle of Algiers (1966), released in 2004. An in-depth look at the Battle of Algiers through the eyes of five established and accomplished filmmakers; Spike Lee, Steven Soderbergh, Oliver Stone, Julian Schnabel and Mira Nair. They discuss how the shots, cinematography, set design, sound and editing directly influenced their own work and how the film's sequences look incredibly realistic, despite the claim that everything in the film was staged .

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2004-08-01
  • Runtime: 17 minutes
  • Rating: 10/10 (1 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: The Criterion Channel
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.4659
  • Languages: English, Arabic, French

Cast & Crew

Brahim Hadjadj

Brahim Hadjadj

as Ali La Pointe (archive footage)

Mohamed Ben Kassen

Mohamed Ben Kassen

as Petit Omar

Spike Lee

Spike Lee

as Self

Oliver Stone

Oliver Stone

as Self

Mira Nair

Mira Nair

as Self

Steven Soderbergh

Steven Soderbergh

as Self

Julian Schnabel

Julian Schnabel

as Self

Gillo Pontecorvo

Gillo Pontecorvo

as Self

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Spike Lee, Mira Nair, and Steven Soderbergh on The Battle of Algiers

External Links

Keywords

algerianorth africafilm criticalgerian war (1954-62)battle of algiersanti-colonialismdjazairindependance warla bataille d'alger

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers?â–Ľ

Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2004-08-01.

Who are the main actors in Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Brahim Hadjadj, Mohamed Ben Kassen, Spike Lee, Oliver Stone, Mira Nair, .

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You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers is available.

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No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers?â–Ľ

Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers has an IMDb rating of 10/10 based on 1 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by The Criterion Channel. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers filmed?â–Ľ

Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers?â–Ľ

The total runtime of Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers is 17 minutes.

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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

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