The Battle of Algiers coming from Criterion in 2004 (1 Viewer)

[Matt_P]

Sorry if this is old news...

On the Criterion website (www.criterionco.com), they have a news blip about The Battle Of Algiers being re-released to theaters early next year, and an eventual DVD release from Criterion:

"The Battle of Algiers to Receive Theatrical Re-release

The Battle of Algiers, Italian director Gillo Pontecorvo's legendary re-telling of the struggle for Algerian independence from France, will be re-released in January 2004 by Rialto Pictures and Janus Films. New 35mm prints featuring a new subtitle translation will open in theaters in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington D.C. Look also for a Criterion DVD of The Battle of Algiers in 2004."

Good news for fans of this influential film.

 

[Ted Todorov]

It is an absolutely great film. I knew about the Criterion release, but I'm glad to see this undoubtedly wonderful news publicized on HTF as well.

Go see it, gang!

Ted

 

[Dan Lindley]

Great News! Thanks!

 

[Scott D S]

This should satisfy John Landis. I was reading the transcript of the Landis chat recently and, when asked what he'd like to see on DVD, he mentioned this film.