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Five Directors on 'the Battle of Algiers'

Renowned filmmakers reflect on the profound influence of the 1966 classic La battaglia di Algeri on their careers.

Five renowned directors - Spike Lee, Mira Nair, Julian Schnabel, Steven Soderbergh, and Oliver Stone - share their insights on the influential film La battaglia di Algeri (1966) and its lasting impact on their own careers.

Main Cast

Brahim HadjadjAli La Pointe (archive footage)

Mohamed Ben KassenPetit Omar

Appearances

Steven Soderbergh

Julian Schnabel

Gillo Pontecorvo

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Spike Lee, Mira Nair, and Steven Soderbergh on The Battle of Algiers

Spike Lee, Mira Nair, and Steven Soderbergh on The Battle of Algiers

Info about Five Directors on 'the Battle of Algiers'

Studio(s): The Criterion Channel

Originally Released: United States, Aug 01, 2004

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, Short