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.
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5 Broken Cameras Official Trailer #1 (2012) - Documentary HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-31
Top Cast
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Emad Burnat
Himself (Narrator)
Soraya Burnat
Herself (Emad's wife)
Gibreel Burnat
Himself (Emad's 4th son)
Mohammed Burnat
Himself (Emad's 1st son)
Yasin Burnat
Himself (Emad's 2nd son)
Taki-Ydin Burnat
Himself (Emad's 3rd son)
Muhammad Burnat
Himself (Emad's Father)
Intisar Burnat
Herself (Emad's mother)
Bassem Abu-Rahma "Phil"
Himself (Emad's friend)
Adeeb Abu-Rahma
Himself (Emad's friend)
Ashraf Abu-Rahma "Daba"
Himself (Emad's friend)
Eyad Burnat
Himself (Emad's brother)
Riyad Burnat
Himself (Emad's brother)
Khaled Burnat
Himself (Emad's brother)
Jafar Burnat
Himself (Emad's brother)
Yisrael Puterman
Himself (Emad's friend)
Release History & Theatrical Window
One World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
19/10/2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
16/10/2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$109K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Davidi, Emad Burnat
- Screenplay & Story
- Emad Burnat, Guy Davidi
- Original Title
- Five Broken Cameras
- Country of Origin
- France, Netherlands, Israel, Palestinian Territory
- Release Date
- 23/11/2011
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $109K
- Production Studios
- Guy DVD Films, Alegria Productions, Burnat Films, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Davidi, Emad Burnat
Emad Burnat, Guy Davidi
Véronique Lagoarde-Ségot, Guy Davidi
Emad Burnat, Guy Davidi, Christine Camdessus, Serge Gordey
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Davidi
Director
Emad Burnat
Director
Emad Burnat
Writer
Guy Davidi
Writer
Emad Burnat
Producer
Guy Davidi
Producer
Christine Camdessus
Producer
Serge Gordey
Producer
Véronique Lagoarde-Ségot
Editor
Guy Davidi
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Five Broken Cameras
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What is Five Broken Cameras 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.
Who directed Five Broken Cameras?
Five Broken Cameras was directed by Guy Davidi, Emad Burnat.
Who stars in Five Broken Cameras?
The principal cast of Five Broken Cameras includes Emad Burnat, Soraya Burnat, Gibreel Burnat, Mohammed Burnat, Yasin Burnat.
When was Five Broken Cameras released and how long is it?
Five Broken Cameras was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did Five Broken Cameras make at the box office?
Five Broken Cameras grossed $109K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Five Broken Cameras?
Five Broken Cameras holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).