Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers
Originally released in 2004. Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers is a documentary film. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Brahim Hadjadj, Mohamed Ben Kassen, and Spike Lee
Synopsis
This 17-minute documentary is featured on the 3-Disc Criterion Collection DVD of The Battle of Algiers (1966), released in 2004. An in-depth look at the Battle of Algiers through the eyes of five established and accomplished filmmakers; Spike Lee, Steven Soderbergh, Oliver Stone, Julian Schnabel and Mira Nair. They discuss how the shots, cinematography, set design, sound and editing directly influenced their own work and how the film's sequences look incredibly realistic, despite the claim that everything in the film was staged .
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Criterion Channel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers about?
This 17-minute documentary is featured on the 3-Disc Criterion Collection DVD of The Battle of Algiers (1966), released in 2004. An in-depth look at the Battle of Algiers through the eyes of five e...
How long is Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers?
Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers released?
Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers was released on August 1, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers?
The main cast of Five Directors On The Battle of Algiers includes Brahim Hadjadj, Mohamed Ben Kassen, Spike Lee, Oliver Stone, Mira Nair.