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About That Popular 'Black Films Don't Sell ...New In (NYC) Theaters Today: 1-Week Run Of 35mm 'Battle Of Algiers' Print At Film Forum
It's a rare treat to get the opportunity to see Gillo Pontecorvo's masterpiece work, so take advantage. You have 1 week - until next week Thursday to do so.
I've actually never seen it on the big screen, so you can guarantee that I will see it, likely sometime this weekend.
The screening is in celebration of Algeria's 50th year of independence from French rule, after a successful 8-year rebellion against the French - a period that's realistically and rivetingly documented in The Battle Of Algiers.
For the rest of you not in NYC, as previously noted, you can pick up the Criterion Blu-ray release, which finally made it to retailers last August.
Trailer below:
4 Comments
Ava | July 7, 2012 7:23 PM
The first time I saw Battle of Algiers I was in an evening class (than ran late into the evening) for which I was sometimes I can remember nodding off once or twice but this was NOT one of those times. I was enthralled every moment of the film, so much so when I had the chance to see it again I didn't hesitate. It is truly a masterpiece on film and as I understood most (if not all) of the cast were non professionals.
No | July 6, 2012 11:36 PM
Clearly, one of the greatest films ever made.
Laura | July 6, 2012 6:59 PM
I'm always amazed at that photo above. It's looks like a ballet and a fight. It graceful and caustic. It's full of movement. I love that photo.
Richard Vialet | July 6, 2012 6:13 PM
This movie is really something to behold! One of my favorites! I second the notion that if you haven't seen it, then do yourself a favor and go. And on a print no less!