description 5 Broken Cameras Overview
5 Broken Cameras documents the ongoing protests in Bil'in, West Bank, centered around the construction of the Israeli West Bank barrier. The film utilizes footage primarily shot by Palestinian farmer Emad Burnat, who began recording with a camera purchased in 2005, alongside co-director Guy Davidi. Over five years, the documentary chronicles the family’s experiences and the evolving conflict through the destruction of multiple cameras.
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info 5 Broken Cameras Specifications
| Country | Palestine |
| Year | 2011 |
help 5 Broken Cameras FAQ
Why is the documentary called 5 Broken Cameras?
The film is structured around five cameras used by Emad Burnat that are damaged or destroyed while he records events in Bil'in. Burnat bought his first camera in 2005, the same year his son Gibreel was born.
Who made 5 Broken Cameras?
The film was co-directed by Palestinian farmer Emad Burnat and Israeli filmmaker Guy Davidi. It was filmed largely from Burnat's point of view in Bil'in, a West Bank village protesting the Israeli barrier.
What is the barrier dispute in 5 Broken Cameras about?
The protests center on the route of the Israeli West Bank barrier near Bil'in and the nearby settlement Modi'in Illit. In the film's account, village farmland and olive groves are central to the conflict.
Was 5 Broken Cameras nominated for an Oscar?
Yes. 5 Broken Cameras was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 2013 Academy Awards and also won a Sundance directing award in 2012.
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