Synopsis
Director Kevin Macdonald reveals the influence of The Battle Of Algiers on his latest drama, The Mauritanian, the true story of Mohamedou Ould Salahi, who was held at Guantanamo Bay detention camp for 14 years without charge.
- Programme: The Film Programme
- Episode: Kevin Macdonald on The Battle of Algiers
- Channel: BBC Radio 4
- Broadcast year: 2021
- Film Studies
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