The Battle of Algiers: A Case Study

Name: The Battle of Algiers: A Case Study
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2004-01-01
Duration: 25 min
Cast: Christopher Isham, Richard A. Clarke, Michael A. Sheehan

2004·Movie

·25min·

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

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Tension7
Fast Pace6
Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Catharsis5
Nostalgia5
Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Satire & Parody4
Wit & Wordplay3
Dark Humor3

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Politics, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

World Immersion8
Dialogue Centrality8
Rewatchability6

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Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

Intrigue8
Complexity8
Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography7
Editing7
Music Composition6

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Humor

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A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

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Satire & Parody4Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
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Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
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Crime6Heists, investigation, and underworld.

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High

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Layered plot that rewards full attention.

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.

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Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
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Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
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Medium

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Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Pastiche6Playful imitation of styles.

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Christopher Isham discusses Gillo Pontecorvo's 'The Battle of Algiers' with Richard A. Clarke, former USA national coordinator for security and counterterrorism, and Michael A. Sheehan, former USA State Department coordinator for counterterrorism.

Political AnalysisFilm DeconstructionCounterterrorismHistorical ContextScholarly DiscussionExpert CommentaryDocumentary StyleCritical Thinking

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Produced by:

Jonathan Turell, Abbey Lustgarten, Kim Hendrickson

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Energy

Heart

Humor

World

Craft

Style

Overall

Politics

Educational

Social Commentary

Historical

Intrigue

Dialogue Quality

Character Depth

Contemporary Realism