Five Broken Cameras
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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Where is Five Broken Cameras streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | OVID, Chai Flicks, Kino Film Collection, Kanopy | Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, BFI Player |
| Canada | Kino Film Collection, Hoopla | — |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Tenk |
About Five Broken Cameras
Five Broken Cameras is a 2011 English-language war and documentary film directed by Guy Davidi and Emad Burnat. The cast is led by Emad Burnat, Soraya Burnat, Gibreel Burnat. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on OVID, Chai Flicks, Kino Film Collection.
Five Broken Cameras was produced by Guy DVD Films, Alegria Productions, and Burnat Films and made in France and Netherlands. It was released on November 23, 2011, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Guy Davidi, Emad Burnat
- Writers
- Emad Burnat, Guy Davidi
- Release date
- November 23, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Netherlands
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Guy DVD Films, Alegria Productions, Burnat Films
Five Broken Cameras cast & crew
Five Broken Cameras was directed by Guy Davidi and Emad Burnat and written by Emad Burnat and Guy Davidi.
The cast features Emad Burnat as Himself (Narrator), Soraya Burnat as Herself (Emad's wife), Gibreel Burnat as Himself (Emad's 4th son), Mohammed Burnat as Himself (Emad's 1st son), Yasin Burnat as Himself (Emad's 2nd son), and Taki-Ydin Burnat as Himself (Emad's 3rd son).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Emad Burnat and Guy Davidi.
Is Five Broken Cameras worth watching?
Five Broken Cameras holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 100 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed war films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy war and documentary, Five Broken Cameras is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Five Broken Cameras
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Cast of Five Broken Cameras
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)
Five Broken Cameras — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Five Broken Cameras in United States?
Five Broken Cameras is streaming on OVID, Chai Flicks, Kino Film Collection, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Five Broken Cameras on OVID?
Yes — Five Broken Cameras is currently available on OVID in United States.
▸What language is Five Broken Cameras in?
Five Broken Cameras is originally in English, with audio tracks including Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Five Broken Cameras?
Five Broken Cameras runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Five Broken Cameras rated?
Five Broken Cameras is rated NR. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 100 ratings.
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