5 Broken Cameras (2011)

A documentary on a Palestinian farmer's chronicle of his nonviolent resistance to the actions of the Israeli army.

Directors:

Emad Burnat, Guy Davidi

Stars:

Emad Burnat, Soraya Burnat, Mohammed Burnat

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 18 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Emad Burnat	...	Self - Narrator
Soraya Burnat	...	Self - Wife of Emad
Mohammed Burnat	...	Self - Son of Emad
Yasin Burnat	...	Self - Son of Emad
Taky-Adin Burnat	...	Self - Son of Emad
Gibreel Burnat	...	Self - Son of Emad
Muhammad Burnat	...	Self - Father of Emad
Bassem Abu-Rahma	...	Self - Protester (as Phil)
Adeeb Abu-Rahma	...	Self - Protester
Ashraf Abu-Rahma	...	Self - Protester (as Daba)
Intisar Burnat	...	Self - Mother of Emad
Eyad Burnat	...	Self - Brother of Emad
Riyad Burnat	...	Self - Brother of Emad
Khaled Burnat	...	Self - Brother of Emad
Jafar Burnat	...	Self - Brother of Emad

Storyline

When his fourth son, Gibreel, is born, Emad, a Palestinian villager, gets his first camera. In his village, Bil'in, a separation barrier is being built and the villagers start to resist this decision. For more than five years, Emad films the struggle, which is led by two of his best friends, alongside filming how Gibreel grows. Very soon it affects his family and his own life. Daily arrests and night raids scare his family; his friends, brothers and himself are either shot or arrested. One camera after another is shot at or smashed. Each of the 5 cameras tells part of his story.

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Plot Keywords:

reference to the world cup | camera | friend | palestinian | arrest | 

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Genres:

Documentary | War

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

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.

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Connections

Referenced in The Occupation of the American Mind (2016)

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Soundtracks

Music 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

User Reviews

Apartheid is alive and well in Isreal

I was hunting around for some documentaries and stumbled on this film. I don't like to watch this type of film because it really makes me sad to see the hypocrites in this world! It's so ironic that the Zionists are the new Hitler and have basically created an Apartheid state in that region. See this film also reminded me of the Western expansion of the USA and how American Indians and Mexicans were slaughtered, tricked, and forced to give up their land! I hate to see any group of people be bullied by a big faceless government. Those ugly apartments and walls, is exactly what the Germans did when they called Jews vermin and basically caged them in and slowly exterminated them. I don't see much difference in this situation and it's shameful to know it is happening as a human being in 2013!

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

Palestine Israel France Netherlands

Language:

Hebrew Arabic

Release Date:

2011 (Israel)

Also Known As:

5 Broken Cameras

Filming Locations:

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$6,674, 3 June 2012

Gross USA:

$109,983

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$146,475

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alegria Productions, Burnat Films, Guy DVD Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1