Cinephile Sphere on Instagram: "The Battle of Algiers (1966) is an Italian-Algerian war film directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, focusing on the Algerian War of Independence (1954–1962) against French colonial forces. The film portrays revolutionary fighter Ali La Pointe and the guerrilla tactics of the FLN, as well as the brutal methods, including torture, used by the French military. Shot in black and white with a documentary-style approach and non-professional actors, the film enhances its sense of