Orientalism in the Battle of Algiers

The Battle of Algiers, widely regarded as one of the greatest foreign films of all time, is an Italian-Algerian film from 1966 about the Algerian war, which pitted Algerian guerrilla warriors against the occupying French government. The movie itself is pretty progressive in terms of its portrayal of the Middle East, because the Algerians are the main protagonists, and, unlike many other war films from that time, it doesn't glorify warfare.

While the movie itself doesn't really perpetuate the Orientalist mindset, the film was banned in France for five years following its release because of its portrayal of the French forces and government. This ban allowed Orientalism to grow because it enforced a bias the French people already have given the war and perpetuated the stereotype of savagery and cold-bloodedness. 

Eventually the movie was released in France, but the damage for stereotypes was already done. If you're interested in foreign films or history, it's a great movie and I highly recommend it.