2. LESSON OBJECTIVES To learn aspects of the history of colonial Algeria To identify the common patterns in resistance to colonial masters by in Algeria and Ireland To begin to identify the differences in stylistic approach to similar stories as displayed in the film ‘Michael Collins’ and ‘The Battle of Algiers’
3. Ireland algeria Population 4 million 1920 Population 9 million in 1954 80 MPs in British parliament 2 MPs in the French parliament
4. Single film critical study:the battle of algiers Topic objective: To be able to apply a range of critical perspectives and different approaches to develop your understanding of The Battle of Algiers How? Auteur theory / Genre theory / TBOA as Urban Stories film / TBOA as emotional response film
6. MICHAEL COLLINS / THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS MICHAEL COLLINS- classical Hollywood narrative – real events simplified, the wider story is personalised and focussed around Michael Collins, Eamon De Valera, Harry Boland, Kitty Kiernan Clear hero(es) – Michael Collins / the IRA Clear villains – British spies / British Army / Winston Churchill Easily identifiable binary oppositions In what ways is THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS different?
