The Battle of Algiers was a very informative movie that used many techniques to convey the seriousness of the story. Some of the different kinds of techniques that were used were diegetic sounds, close ups and extreme close ups, and the use of hand-held shots. The diegetic sounds in the movie, like the ticking of the bombs when the three women were having them armed, showed the tension in the air around the women and the plan they were soon to go through with. The most useful technique they used was hand-held shots. Hand-held shots make the camera holder look like they are right there. They used this to put the viewer into the scene as one of the people on the streets watching everything unfold as if they were right there.
Yes I agree, I really liked the use of the hand held camera. The shakiness adds realism and makes you feel as if you are trying to catch your breath as you race down the narrow streets. It also adds a sense of panic for the viewer. It puts them on the edge of their seats adding intensity to the scene