Five Broken Cameras(2011)
Five Broken Cameras Synopsis
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.
Five Broken Cameras (2011) is a war and documentary film directed by Guy Davidi, released on November 23, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Emad Burnat, Soraya Burnat, Gibreel Burnat and Mohammed Burnat. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 103 ratings.
- Director:
- Guy Davidi
- Writers:
- Emad Burnat, Guy Davidi
- Producers:
- Emad Burnat, Guy Davidi, Christine Camdessus
- Production:
- Guy DVD Films, Alegria Productions, Burnat Films, CNC
- Revenue:
- $108,541
- Status:
- Released
Five Broken Cameras (2011) Trailer
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Five Broken Cameras Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emad Burnat
as Himself (Narrator)
- Soraya Burnat
Soraya Burnat
as Herself (Emad's wife)
- Gibreel Burnat
Gibreel Burnat
as Himself (Emad's 4th son)
- Mohammed Burnat
Mohammed Burnat
as Himself (Emad's 1st son)
- Yasin Burnat
Yasin Burnat
as Himself (Emad's 2nd son)
- Taki-Ydin Burnat
Taki-Ydin Burnat
as Himself (Emad's 3rd son)
- Muhammad Burnat
Muhammad Burnat
as Himself (Emad's Father)
- Intisar Burnat
Intisar Burnat
as Herself (Emad's mother)
- Bassem Abu-Rahma "Phil"
Bassem Abu-Rahma "Phil"
as Himself (Emad's friend)
- Adeeb Abu-Rahma
Adeeb Abu-Rahma
as Himself (Emad's friend)
- Ashraf Abu-Rahma "Daba"
Ashraf Abu-Rahma "Daba"
as Himself (Emad's friend)
- Eyad Burnat
Eyad Burnat
as Himself (Emad's brother)
Key crew
Directed by Guy Davidi, written by Emad Burnat and Guy Davidi, produced by Emad Burnat, Guy Davidi and Christine Camdessus.
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Five Broken Cameras Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 103 ratings.
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Five Broken Cameras – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Five Broken Cameras online?
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Five Broken Cameras (2011) is available to stream on OVID, Chai Flicks and Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Five Broken Cameras?
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The main cast of Five Broken Cameras (2011) includes Emad Burnat, Soraya Burnat, Gibreel Burnat, Mohammed Burnat and Yasin Burnat. The film was directed by Guy Davidi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Five Broken Cameras released?
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Five Broken Cameras was released on November 23, 2011 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Five Broken Cameras worth watching?
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Five Broken Cameras (2011) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 103 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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