5 Broken Cameras

2011·Movie
1h 30min·NR
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic1007.8Rotten Tomatoes––

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5 Broken Cameras fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and tense

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Society, everyday modern life, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition6

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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.
DocumentaryPalestinian-Israeli ConflictNonviolent ResistanceActivismHuman RightsPolitical CommentaryPersonal NarrativeFilmmaking as ResistanceSocial Justice

Crew

Directed by:
Emad Burnat, Guy Davidi

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Questions about 5 Broken Cameras

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Where can I stream 5 Broken Cameras legally?

KanopyHooplaOVIDChai FlicksPlexKino Film Collection

5 Broken Cameras is included with a subscription to OVID, Chai Flicks, and Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 5 Broken Cameras worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.9 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 5 Broken Cameras rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is 5 Broken Cameras?

1 h 30 min

5 Broken Cameras runs 1 h 30 min.

Is 5 Broken Cameras based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on 5 Broken Cameras?

Critics100
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate 5 Broken Cameras higher (100) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is 5 Broken Cameras in?

EnglishArabicHebrewSpanish

It was made in English, with some Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish. Produced in France, Netherlands, Palestinian Territories.

In how many countries can I watch 5 Broken Cameras?

5CAFRGBIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 5 Broken Cameras in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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