The Resource The Battle of Algiers, directed by Gillo Pontecorvo
The Battle of Algiers, directed by Gillo Pontecorvo
Resource Information
The item The Battle of Algiers, directed by Gillo Pontecorvo represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Calgary Public Library.This item is available to borrow from 2 library branches.
Resource Information
The item The Battle of Algiers, directed by Gillo Pontecorvo represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Calgary Public Library.
This item is available to borrow from 2 library branches.
- Summary
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- Vividly re-creates a key year in the tumultuous Algerian struggle for independence from the occupying French in the 1950s. As violence escalates on both sides, children shoot soldiers at point-blank range, women plant bombs in cafes, and French soldiers resort to torture to break the will of the insurgents. Shot on the streets of Algiers in documentary style
- "A Masterpiece! Moves like a thriller."--J. Hoberman, The Village Voice
- "Surely the most harrowing political epic ever."--Philip Gourevitch, The New Yorker
- "Legendary... Riveting! A great movie."--Stuart Klawans, The New York Times
- Language
- fre
- Edition
- Widescreen edition
- Extent
- 2 Blu-rays (ca. 121 min.)
- Note
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- Originally released as a motion picture in 1966
- Based on: Souvenirs de la Bataille d'Alger / Saadi Yacef
- Isbn
- 9781604654608
- Label
- The Battle of Algiers
- Title
- The Battle of Algiers
- Statement of responsibility
- directed by Gillo Pontecorvo
- Language
- fre
- Summary
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- Vividly re-creates a key year in the tumultuous Algerian struggle for independence from the occupying French in the 1950s. As violence escalates on both sides, children shoot soldiers at point-blank range, women plant bombs in cafes, and French soldiers resort to torture to break the will of the insurgents. Shot on the streets of Algiers in documentary style
- "A Masterpiece! Moves like a thriller."--J. Hoberman, The Village Voice
- "Surely the most harrowing political epic ever."--Philip Gourevitch, The New Yorker
- "Legendary... Riveting! A great movie."--Stuart Klawans, The New York Times
- Cataloging source
- Midwest
- Characteristic
- videorecording
- http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/collectionName
- Battaglia di Algeri (Motion picture)
- Credits note
- Director, Gillo Pontecorvo
- Intended audience
- OFRB rating: PG
- Language note
- French and Arabic language tracks ; English subtitles
- PerformerNote
- Brahim Haggiag, Jean Martin, Saadi Yacef, Samia Kerbash, Ugo Paletti, Fusia El Kader, Omar
- Runtime
- 121
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Feature films
- Feature films
- Academy Award Nominations 1968
- Algeria
- Foreign
- Target audience
- adult
- Technique
- live action
- Label
- The Battle of Algiers, directed by Gillo Pontecorvo
- Note
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- Originally released as a motion picture in 1966
- Based on: Souvenirs de la Bataille d'Alger / Saadi Yacef
- Carrier category
- videodisc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Color
- multicolored
- Configuration of playback channels
- stereophonic
- Content category
- two-dimensional moving image
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Control code
- ocn744675829
- Dimensions
- other
- Edition
- Widescreen edition
- Extent
- 2 Blu-rays (ca. 121 min.)
- Isbn
- 9781604654608
- Media category
- video
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Medium for sound
- videodisc
- Other control number
- 715515085113
- Other physical details
- sound., black and white.
- Publisher number
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- 10498241
- 249
- Sound on medium or separate
- sound on medium
- Specific material designation
- videodisc
- System details
- Blu-ray
- Video recording format
- Blu-ray disc
- Label
- The Battle of Algiers, directed by Gillo Pontecorvo
- Note
-
- Originally released as a motion picture in 1966
- Based on: Souvenirs de la Bataille d'Alger / Saadi Yacef
- Carrier category
- videodisc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Color
- multicolored
- Configuration of playback channels
- stereophonic
- Content category
- two-dimensional moving image
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Control code
- ocn744675829
- Dimensions
- other
- Edition
- Widescreen edition
- Extent
- 2 Blu-rays (ca. 121 min.)
- Isbn
- 9781604654608
- Media category
- video
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Medium for sound
- videodisc
- Other control number
- 715515085113
- Other physical details
- sound., black and white.
- Publisher number
-
- 10498241
- 249
- Sound on medium or separate
- sound on medium
- Specific material designation
- videodisc
- System details
- Blu-ray
- Video recording format
- Blu-ray disc
Library Locations
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Calgary Crowfoot LibraryBorrow it8665 Nose Hill Drive, Calgary, Alberta, T3G 5T3, CA51.129458 -114.193826
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Calgary Fish Creek LibraryBorrow it11161 Bonaventure Drive SE SE corner of South Centre Shopping Centre, across the street from the Trico Centre, Calgary, Alberta, T2J 6S1, CA50.951870 -114.061042
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