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Five Broken Cameras (2011)

Movie ★ 7.5 90 min

Five broken cameras – and each one has a powerful tale to tell. Embedded in the bullet-ridden remains of digital technology is the story of Emad Burnat, a farmer from the Palestinian village of Bil’in, which famously chose nonviolent resistance when the Israeli army encroached upon its land to make room for Jewish colonists. Emad buys his first camera in 2005 to document the birth of his fourth son, Gibreel. Over the course of the film, he becomes the peaceful archivist of an escalating struggle as olive trees are bulldozed, lives are lost, and a wall is built to segregate burgeoning Israeli settlements.

Guy Davidi Director Emad Burnat Director Emad Burnat Writer Guy Davidi Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 23, 2011
Runtime
90 min
Rating
NR
Box office
$108,541
IMDb
tt2125423
Country
, , , Palestinian Territory
Studio
Guy DVD Films, Alegria Productions, Burnat Films,

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Frequently asked questions

What is Five Broken Cameras about?
Five broken cameras – and each one has a powerful tale to tell. Embedded in the bullet-ridden remains of digital technology is the story of Emad Burnat, a farmer from the Palestinian village of Bil’in, which famously chose nonviolent resistance when the Israeli army encroached upon its land to make room for Jewish colonists. Emad buys his first camera in 2005 to document the birth of his fourth son, Gibreel. Over the course of the film, he becomes the peaceful archivist of an escalating struggle as olive trees are bulldozed, lives are lost, and a wall is built to segregate burgeoning Israeli settlements.
Who directed Five Broken Cameras?
Five Broken Cameras was directed by Guy Davidi, Emad Burnat.
Who stars in Five Broken Cameras?
Five Broken Cameras stars Emad Burnat, Soraya Burnat, Gibreel Burnat, Mohammed Burnat.
When was Five Broken Cameras released?
Five Broken Cameras is a 2011 war, documentary film.
Where can I watch Five Broken Cameras?
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