Episode 17

The Battle of Algiers (1966) - The Revolution That Shook French Colonial Rule

Loved by terrorists and screened by the Pentagon, we talk through Gillo Pontecorvo's masterpiece of cinema; The Battle of Algiers.

We go through the history this movie's based on and discuss its long-lasting influence and legacy; from initially being banned in France to being praised by directors such as Kubrick and Herzog.

Plus; is this the antidote to Hollywood cinema, French male horniness strikes again! And what would a Mel Gibson-Danny Glover remake look like?

Have the script for the long-lost Robert Redford parachutist version of this movie, or would just like to get in touch? Drop us a line at historicalmoviespodcast@gmail.com

About the Podcast

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The Historical Movies Podcast
A witty history podcast exploring how movies get the past right — and gloriously wrong. Historical analysis, film trivia, and plenty of irreverent humour along the way.

About your host

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Ros Evans

Ros is an editor with a MA in Archaeology for Screen Media.