8.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Battle of Algiers (1966)
Bias Rating
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Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.9
Overview
Paratrooper commander Colonel Mathieu, a former French Resistance fighter during World War II, is sent to Algeria to reinforce efforts to squelch the uprisings of the Algerian War. There he faces Ali la Pointe, a former petty criminal who, as the leader of the Algerian Front de Liberation Nationale, directs terror strategies against the colonial French government occupation. As each side resorts to ever-increasing brutality, no violent act is too unthinkable.
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Islam: Positive
Overview
Paratrooper commander Colonel Mathieu, a former French Resistance fighter during World War II, is sent to Algeria to reinforce efforts to squelch the uprisings of the Algerian War. There he faces Ali la Pointe, a former petty criminal who, as the leader of the Algerian Front de Liberation Nationale, directs terror strategies against the colonial French government occupation. As each side resorts to ever-increasing brutality, no violent act is too unthinkable.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by depicting the Algerian people's struggle for self-determination against French colonialism, ultimately validating their fight for national liberation despite showing the brutal realities of both sides.
The movie features a cast that authentically reflects the historical context of the Algerian War, with no intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative, however, strongly critiques colonial power structures by portraying the French as oppressors and centering the liberation struggle of the Algerian people.
Secondary
The film portrays the predominantly Muslim Algerian population with profound respect and sympathy in their struggle for independence. Islamic practices and cultural identity are depicted as integral to their resilience and unity against colonial oppression, without being presented as a source of fanaticism or internal conflict.
The Battle of Algiers is a historical war film depicting the Algerian War of Independence. Its narrative is entirely focused on the political and military conflict, with no discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes present. The film does not engage with queer identity in any capacity, resulting in a net impact of N/A.
The Battle of Algiers is a historical war drama focused on the Algerian War of Independence. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, as its narrative is entirely centered on the political and military conflict.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama based on real events and figures from the Algerian War. All depicted characters, whether historical or composite, maintain their historically established or contextually appropriate genders without any changes from source material or historical record.
The film is a historical drama depicting the Algerian War of Independence, using primarily non-professional actors to portray historical figures and the populace. The casting aligns with the historical races of the characters depicted, with Algerians portrayed by North African actors and French characters by European actors. No instances of race swapping are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
7.9
Critic Ratings
9.9
9.6
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