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A documentary on a Palestinian farmer's chronicle of his nonviolent resistance to the actions of the Israeli army.A documentary on a Palestinian farmer's chronicle of his nonviolent resistance to the actions of the Israeli army.A documentary on a Palestinian farmer's chronicle of his nonviolent resistance to the actions of the Israeli army.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 18 wins & 10 nominations total
Bassem Abu-Rahma
- Self - Protester
- (as Phil)
Ashraf Abu-Rahma
- Self - Protester
- (as Daba)
- Directors
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaEmad Burnat is the first Palestinian nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
- Quotes
Emad Burnat - Narrator: Healing is a challenge in life. It's a victim sole obligation. By healing, you resist oppression. But when I'm hurt over and over again, I forget the wounds that rule my life. Forgotten wounds can't be healed. So I film to heal. I know they may knock at my door at any moment. But I'll just keep filming. It helps me confront life. And survive.
- ConnectionsEdited into P.O.V.: 5 Broken Cameras (2013)
- SoundtracksMusic from the albums: Randana, Majâz, As far
Music composed and performed by Samir Joubran, Wissam Joubran, Adnan Joubran
Interpreted by Le Trio Joubran
Percussions by Yousef Hbeisch
(p) & (c) Randana - 2007
Courtesy of Randana
Featured review
Naturally this movie will be a minefield to review without people bringing their personal, national, or religious beliefs into the equation. As can be seen in the handful of incredibly low ratings here, this is sadly already occurring.
This is the conflict viewed through the eyes of a Palestinian villager, warts and all and as such does not shy away from recording the trials and tribulations that the cameraman and his village (and subsequently country) are confronted with on a daily basis. The argument that this movie is one sided is somewhat valid, although how anybody could expect anything else is beyond me due to the method utilized in gaining the footage. There is no secret agenda, no propaganda, it is simply the conflict as viewed by somebody who is currently living it.
Regardless of your beliefs, sympathies or country of origin this movie is worth your time for the rare insight, at ground level, that it provides. Whether you agree with either sides position in the conflict is a different debate entirely and should not be included in any kind of review. All I can say is if you are unfamiliar with what is occurring or unaware entirely this film will give you food for thought.
This is the conflict viewed through the eyes of a Palestinian villager, warts and all and as such does not shy away from recording the trials and tribulations that the cameraman and his village (and subsequently country) are confronted with on a daily basis. The argument that this movie is one sided is somewhat valid, although how anybody could expect anything else is beyond me due to the method utilized in gaining the footage. There is no secret agenda, no propaganda, it is simply the conflict as viewed by somebody who is currently living it.
Regardless of your beliefs, sympathies or country of origin this movie is worth your time for the rare insight, at ground level, that it provides. Whether you agree with either sides position in the conflict is a different debate entirely and should not be included in any kind of review. All I can say is if you are unfamiliar with what is occurring or unaware entirely this film will give you food for thought.
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- Also known as
- Five Broken Cameras
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $109,983
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,674
- Jun 3, 2012
- Gross worldwide
- $146,475
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1
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