The Battle of Algiers
Paratrooper commander Colonel Mathieu, a former French Resistance fighter during World War II, is sent to Algeria to reinforce efforts to squelch the uprisings of the Algerian War. There he faces Ali la Pointe, a former petty criminal who, as the leader of the Algerian Front de Liberation Nationale, directs terror strategies against the colonial French government occupation. As each side resorts to ever-increasing brutality, no violent act is too unthinkable.
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Is "The Battle of Algiers" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "The Battle of Algiers" is "Moderate" (25/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. One example of the evidence behind this reading: “While the army used torture techniques and eliminated as many rebels as possible, the FLN developed unconventional combat techniques based on guerrilla warfare and terrorism.” (Descrição do emprego de tortura pelo exército francês e do uso de terrorismo e guerrilha pela Frente de Libertação Nacional.). See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "The Battle of Algiers" has ideological presence rated "Clean". This is editorial opinion, not a verdict — see the axes and their evidence in the breakdown below. The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 89/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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