Battle of Algiers summary

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The Battle of Algiers (1966 : Movie Review

On the 1st of November 1954 , FLN guerillas attacked civilian and military installations in several parts of Algeria . The FLN hierarchy called on the Muslims in Algeria to restore the dignity and independence of the Algerian state . It was a bad opportunity to negotiate for independence . Just a few months ago , the French government had liquidated its claims in Indochina . On the 12th of November , the French National Assembly voted for the partial militarization of Algeria p

The FLN were comprised of nationalist groups which asserted for the independence of Algeria . The FLN was a `sick ' organization , as one European observer noted . It was ruthless , subjective , and idealistic . It coerced students , farmers , and the masses to join in the independence movement . It also garnered support from both Communists and right-wing nationalists , without due consideration of repercussions

The movie begins with a short narrative of captured guerillas . The civil war between the Muslim Algerians and the Europeans had become a regional conflict . The French government ed the deployment of French paratroopers to destroy the National Liberation Front . The paratroopers successfully hunted down members of the FLN . Indeed , many of its leaders were either assassinated or illegally detained . The film portrays France as the victor . However , the film ends with a short sequel portraying massive civil unrest and demonstrations against French rule in Algeria . The ruthlessness of the French Army had fueled the anger of the Algerian people . Although France won...