Bomb Hunters
“An unsettling look at people who hunt bombs for a living.”
Synopsis
Bomb Hunters is an engrossing examination of the micro-economy that has emerged in Cambodia from untrained civilians harvesting unexploded bombs as scrap metal. The film explores the long-term consequences of war and genocide in an attempt to understand the social, cultural, and historical context and experiences of rural villagers who seek out and dismantle UXO (unexploded ordnance) for profit. Part of a global economy, these individuals clear UXO from their land in order to protect their families from harm and to earn enough money to survive. Bomb Hunters is an eye-opening account investigating the on-going residual, persistent effects of war experienced by post-conflict nations around the globe, and the complex realities of achieving "peace".
Release History & Theatrical Window
21/08/2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Skye Fitzgerald
- Original Title
- Bomb Hunters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Cambodia
- Release Date
- 21/08/2006
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Production Studios
- Collective Eye Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Skye Fitzgerald
Skye Fitzgerald
Department Leadership Roster
Skye Fitzgerald
Director
Skye Fitzgerald
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bomb Hunters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bomb Hunters
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What is Bomb Hunters about?
Bomb Hunters is an engrossing examination of the micro-economy that has emerged in Cambodia from untrained civilians harvesting unexploded bombs as scrap metal. The film explores the long-term consequences of war and genocide in an attempt to understand the social, cultural, and historical context and experiences of rural villagers who seek out and dismantle UXO (unexploded ordnance) for profit. Part of a global economy, these individuals clear UXO from their land in order to protect their families from harm and to earn enough money to survive. Bomb Hunters is an eye-opening account investigating the on-going residual, persistent effects of war experienced by post-conflict nations around the globe, and the complex realities of achieving "peace".
Who directed Bomb Hunters?
Bomb Hunters was directed by Skye Fitzgerald.
Who stars in Bomb Hunters?
The principal cast of Bomb Hunters includes Not specified.
When was Bomb Hunters released and how long is it?
Bomb Hunters was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 57m.