This document provides background information and critical sources on the film "The Battle of Algiers", focusing on debates around its representation of the French and Algerians, and whether it glamorizes terrorism. Reviews from sources like Amazon, IMDB, Wikipedia and news publications are cited to outline differing perspectives, including whether the film is historically accurate and what lessons it offers about modern conflicts.

1. A2 Film Studies<br />The Battle of Algiers - Critical reaction and spectator perception<br />Does the film represent the French in a negative way?<br />Does the film support or ‘glamourize’ terrorism?<br />Algerian independence – a timeline<br />http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2006/11/a-chronology-of-the-algerian-war-of-independence/5277/ <br />Read through this first – then progress to the critical views of the film<br />Critical reaction – sources<br />Imdb –details of awards won

2. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058946/awards

3. Amazon user reviews