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Five Broken Cameras

2011·Movie
1h 30min·NR
IMDb7.9Metacritic788.1Rotten Tomatoes96%88%

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Five 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:
Guy Davidi, Emad Burnat
Written by:
Guy Davidi, Emad Burnat
Produced by:
Serge Gordey, Laurence Favreau, Christine Camdessus
Composed by:
Amélie Canini

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Questions about Five Broken Cameras

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Where can I stream Five Broken Cameras legally?

KanopyHooplaOVIDChai FlicksKino Film Collection

Five 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 Five Broken Cameras worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Five Broken Cameras rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Five Broken Cameras?

1 h 30 min

Five Broken Cameras runs 1 h 30 min.

Is Five 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 Five Broken Cameras?

Critics87
Audiences83

Yes. Critics average 87 and audiences 83 out of 100, so both groups see Five Broken Cameras much the same way.

What language is Five Broken Cameras in?

EnglishArabicHebrewSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch Five Broken Cameras?

6CAFRGBGGIEUS

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