Algeria, Images of a Fight
General Information
- Original Title
- Algérie, images d'un combat
- Author/Creator
- Laffont, Jérôme, director.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- Belgium : Sourat Films Co. ; Centre de l'Audiovisuel à Bruxelles, 2009.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (52 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00004282
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- As with all later conflicts, the Algerian War of Independence in the early 1960’s became a high-stakes target in the battle of competing images. Behind the war itself was a media war which was almost as crucial in contesting the sympathy of the world for the opposing points of view. As a counter to the propaganda movies made in support of the French military campaign, a few directors such as René Vautier devoted themselves to documenting the struggle from behind the lines with the independence fighters. Much of this footage – at times moving and at times harrowing, often very beautiful – was banned in France. Much of it has been lost and some even destroyed. A compelling film which raises important questions about the power of filmmaking and the purposes it serves in documenting – or manipulating – reality.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Title Translation
- Algeria, Images of a Fight
- Note
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
- Duration: 00:52:00
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 2674 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 2674 (HU_OSA_00004282.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |