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Release Year1972
Runtime2h 35m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes2
DirectorYves Courrière, Philippe Monnier
WritersYves Courrière, Philippe Monnier
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.5 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe Algerian War
About The Algerian War
A French historical documentary that retraces the events leading up to Algeria's war of independence from 1954 to 1962, based on archive footage and testimonies from key players of the period.
Directed by Yves Courrière, Philippe Monnier, The Algerian War leans on a strong ensemble — Jean Brassat, Jacques Charby, Francis Morane — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1972.
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