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The Battle of Algiers
The Battle of Algiers is a 1966 Italian-Algerian war film co-written and directed by Gillo Pontecorvo. It is based on action undertaken by rebels during the Algerian War (1954–1962) against the French government in North Africa, the most prominent being the eponymous Battle of Algiers, the capital of Algeria. It was shot on location in a Roberto Rossellini-inspired newsreel style: in black and white with documentary-type editing to add to its sense of historical authenticity, with mostly…
Peak Community Rank
#5
Avg Position
#7
2 Lists
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Rankings Featuring The Battle of Algiers
#5
Contender: The Battle of Algiers (1966) — Banned in France for Five Years
#9
Contender: The Battle of Algiers (1966)
Verified Entity DossierRanked #5 in Top 10 Most Controversial Film Censorship
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Ranks as high as #5 on some lists — but only #9 here. Fans are divided.
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What is The Battle of Algiers's highest community ranking?⌄
The Battle of Algiers is ranked #5 on "Top 10 Most Controversial Film Censorship" — its best placement across 2 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature The Battle of Algiers?⌄
The Battle of Algiers appears in 2 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including FILM.
Is The Battle of Algiers a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on The Battle of Algiers varies widely. It ranks as high as #5 on some lists and as low as #9 on others, a spread of 4 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
