5 Broken Cameras
Emad Burnat, Guy Davidi:
5 Broken Cameras (Netherlands, Israel, France, 2011)
90 min. - Hebrew, Arabic - English subtitles
Age limit 12 years
5 Broken Cameras is a deeply personal depiction of everyday political activism. The scene is Bil'n, a small Palestinian village near the Israeli colonies. Emad Burnat, the film's cameraman and director, obtained a camera after the birth of his son in 2005 to document his life. At the same time he filmed life and events in his village.
The film is rhythmed by Burnat's five broken cameras – the cameras are either shot or otherwise destroyed. Nevertheless, Emad continues filming, witnessing behind the lens the continuous non-violent protests against the occupation and Israeli soldiers, as well as the changes in the village atmosphere, which also demand human lives. Emad himself notes: “I feel like the camera is protecting me. But it's all an illusion.â€
The second director, Guy Davidi, is Israelian and this perhaps surprising contradiction is put into good use both in the setting and narration. 5 Broken Cameras follows the progress of a family, the people of the village and the complicated situation in the area on the course of five years. The film raises powerful emotions that leave the viewer no choice but to immerse in deep thought.
Thu 15th Nov at 6:30pm Tapio 3