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Blood Diamond

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Blood Diamond is a 2006 film depicting the trade of “blood diamonds,” gemstones extracted from conflict areas. These diamonds were utilized to fund wars and enrich individuals involved in illicit mining operations within Sierra Leone. The narrative explores the connection between these diamonds and widespread violence.

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info Blood Diamond Specifications

Country	Germany
Year	2006

help Blood Diamond FAQ

Is Blood Diamond based on a true story?

Blood Diamond is a fictional story, but it is grounded in the real civil war that took place in Sierra Leone from 1991 to 2002. The film depicts the genuine practice of conflict diamond mining used to fund armed groups during that conflict, and the character of journalist Benjamin Kapanan reflects the work of real journalists who exposed the trade.

Who starred in Blood Diamond?

Blood Diamond stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Danny Archer, a Rhodesian diamond smuggler; Djimon Hounsou as Solomon Vandy, a Mende fisherman separated from his family; and Jennifer Connelly as Maddy Bowen, an American journalist. The film was directed by Edward Zwick and released in 2006.

Did Leonardo DiCaprio get an Oscar nomination for Blood Diamond?

Yes, Leonardo DiCaprio received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in Blood Diamond at the 79th Academy Awards. Djimon Hounsou was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor, though neither won that year.

What is the Kimberley Process referenced in Blood Diamond?

The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme is a real international initiative established in 2003 to prevent conflict diamonds from entering the mainstream rough diamond market. The film's release helped raise public awareness of the scheme and its limitations in curbing the illicit diamond trade.

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