The Battle of Algiers

Peter Rainer from New York Movies, describes how The Battle of Algiers is later recognized by many critics as one of the most realistic reinactments of all time. Rainer also said how Pontecorvo's approach to directing was a much looser, caught in the moment type of filming, although everything is carefully choreographed. Rainer believes that this way of filming adds a realistic feel through the progression of the film.

Though at times I thought some of the scenes were a bit aukward, I can see how Pontecorvo used this way of filming to add a sense of realism though each event taking place. I also agreed with Rainer about how Pontecorvo showed what the terrorists felt before each bombing, and how it again adds realism to the movie. Overall I thought the article was really good because Rainer gave insight to what the movie is about, but also about what Pontecorvo thought of it, and the techniques he used to make the film as realistic as possible.