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1. The Battle of Algiers (1966)

Not Rated | 121 min | Drama, War

In the 1950s, fear and violence escalate as the people of Algiers fight for independence from the French government.

Director: Gillo Pontecorvo | Stars: Brahim Hadjadj, Jean Martin, Yacef Saadi, Samia Kerbash

Votes: 65,714 | Gross: $0.06M

2. Papicha (2019)

R | 108 min | Drama

In 1997 Algiers, terrorists wanting an archaic Islamic state are everywhere. They oppress women, determined to control their bodies, clothing, and public space. Young student Nedjma is passionate about creating a fashion show.

Director: Mounia Meddour | Stars: Lyna Khoudri, Shirine Boutella, Hilda Amira Douaouda, Yasin Houicha

Votes: 3,644

3. The Chinese (1967)

Not Rated | 95 min | Comedy, Drama

A small group of French students are studying Mao, trying to find out their position in the world and how to change the world to a Maoistic community using terrorism.

Director: Jean-Luc Godard | Stars: Anne Wiazemsky, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Juliet Berto, Michel Semeniako

Votes: 8,345 | Gross: $0.04M

4. DNA (2020)

TV-MA | 90 min | Drama

After the loss of her grandfather, Maïwenn explores her heritage and her Algerian roots.

Director: Maïwenn | Stars: Fanny Ardant, Louis Garrel, Dylan Robert, Marine Vacth

Votes: 1,363

5. Vladimir and Rosa (1971)

Not Rated | 103 min | Drama

In Godard and Gorin's free interpretation of the Chicago Eight trial, Judge Hoffman becomes Judge Himmler (who doodles notes on Playboy centerfolds), the Chicago Eight become microcosms of ... See full summary »

Directors: Jean-Luc Godard, Jean-Pierre Gorin | Stars: Yves Afonso, Juliet Berto, Frankie Dymon, Jean-Luc Godard

Votes: 567

6. Omar Gatlato (1977)

90 min | Comedy, Drama

A somewhat cynical but realistic look at the alienation of men in Algerian society.

Director: Merzak Allouache | Stars: Boualem Benani, Aziz Degga, Farida Guenaneche, Rabah Leghaa

Votes: 193

7. At the Top of the Stairs (1983)

92 min | Drama

Suzanne's husband was a collaborator during WW2 and he was denounced by his own family at the Liberation ,a family who took advantage of him during the occupation.

Director: Paul Vecchiali | Stars: Danielle Darrieux, Hélène Surgère, Françoise Lebrun, Nicolas Silberg

Votes: 115

8. Algerie from Above (2015 TV Movie)

88 min | Documentary

Flying around Algeria, the north African country.

Directors: Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Yazid Tizi | Stars: Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Jalil Lespert

Votes: 159

9. Vnitrní zrak (1983 TV Movie)

103 min | Drama

Abstract painter Renast has an exhibition coming up featuring art collector and connoisseur Tessier. He buys a set of paintings from him and the delighted painter rushes home to his beloved... See full summary »

Director: Antonín Moskalyk | Stars: Josef Bek, Eduard Cupák, Veronika Freimanová, Ladislav Frej

10. JFK: Destiny Betrayed (2021)
Episode: Chapter One (2021)

TV-MA | 234 min | Documentary, History

Oliver Stone gives background on the Assassination Records Review Board, created by an act of Congress following the controversy of his 1991 film; exploring the aftermath of President ... See full summary »

Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Donald Sutherland, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., David Talbot

Votes: 29

11. JFK: Destiny Betrayed (2021)
Episode: Chapter Two (2021)

TV-MA | 234 min | Documentary, History

An exploration of the strange anomalies in the medical evidence and key differences between the Warren Commission conclusions and the eyewitness testimonies of the doctors who tried to save Kennedy.

Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Donald Sutherland, Cyril H. Wecht, Gary Aguilar

Votes: 26

12. The French Dream (2017– )
Episode: 1ère partie (2017)

95 min | Drama

2015, Pointe-à-Pitre: At the front of the ACTe slavery memorial, Samuel Rénia (69 years) tells his story to young Sinbad. 1962: Samuel is sixteen and life is tough in the working-class ... See full summary »

Director: Christian Faure | Stars: Yann Gael, Aïssa Maïga, Firmine Richard, Julien Béramis