The Battle of Algiers is a film that reflects the battles between the FLN and the French. Highly praised for its accurate account of the Battle of Algiers (the battle in the Algerian war of Independence), the movie can arguably be considered a historical documentation of the Algerians struggle for Independence. Pontecorvo’s hyper realistic depiction of Algiers during the late 1950s and early 1960s gives the viewer a look into french colonialism. We are given a lens into how Colonialism affects lives at a microscopic scale in contrast to the typical macroscopic view. We understand there is a war between the French soldiers and Algerians but the depiction of the battle makes it difficult for the viewer to immediately pick aside. Whether it be Colonial Mathieu, Ali la Pointe, or the French settlers, there is a humanistic portrayal of all characters. Rather what is prevalent is colonialism. Colonialism in the movie is a invisible repressive force that affects everyone in the movie. The audience never hears the word or see it we just know that it is the root of most actions in the movie.