Kevin Macdonald on The Battle Of Algiers - a podcast by BBC Radio 4

With Francine Stock

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.Photo credit: Tatiana Lund

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