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What remains of the Battle of Algiers in the collective memory today? Probably the recollection of a virtually total military victory by Massu and Bigeard's paratroopers over the FLN. But also the recollection of a great political and moral defeat that was the seal on the fate of French Algeria. A rout of honor and ethics that brought to light the French army's use of torture. And a strategic defeat that was to catalyze the mobilization of the Algerian people against the "French occupier." The Battle of Algiers, an exemplary demonstration by the FLN of how to transform total military defeat into no less total political victory.

France - 2006 - 52 mn - DV Cam - Colour and B&W

Director Yves Boisset Writer Yves Boisset Camera Nabil Mechkal Sound Hamid Hosmani Editing Julien Johan Music Angélique Nachon, Jean-Claude Nachon

Production Compagnie des Phares & Balises, 108 avenue Ledru Rollin, 75011 Paris, France Tél : +33 (0)1 4475 1133 Fax : +33 (0)1 4475 1135 E-mail : info@phares-balises.fr

Sales Compagnie des Phares & Balises, 108 avenue Ledru Rollin, 75011 Paris, France Tél : +33 (0)1 44 75 11 39 Fax : +33 (0)1 4475 1135 E-mail : emanuelle.dugne@phares.balises.fr