'The Battle of Algiers' tells the story of the life-and-death struggle between the French colonial government of Algeria and the Algerian Liberation Front, the FLN, who wanted the French out and were willing to set off bombs to do it. The French sent in their elite Paratroopers with the order to use Any Means to break the insurgent - torture included. It's a true story, done on location with many of the FLN appearing in it, including the producer who was indeed a senior FLN figure. This film is a passionate yet completely impartial record of struggle which led to Algeria’s Independence. Special Features: Exclusive Presentation and Interview with Director Ken Loach Exclusive Presentation by Director Paul Greengrass (Bourne films) Boa is the film that's influenced me more than any other.. - P Greengrass The Making of The Battle of Algiers: An exclusive interview with Director Gillo Pontecorvo The Real Battle of Algiers: An exclusive interview with producer Saadi Yacef, head of FLN guerrillas in Algiers Photo Galleries From filmmaker's personal archives Italians in Algiers Booklet
