# 5 Broken Cameras (2011)

> A Palestinian father’s intimate camera archive transforms years of village resistance, family growth, and political violence into a moving act of testimony.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/59741

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: War, Documentary
- Director: Emad Burnat, Guy Davidi
- Cast: Emad Burnat, Soraya Burnat, Gibreel Burnat, Mohammed Burnat, Yasin Burnat, Taki-Ydin Burnat, Muhammad Burnat, Intisar Burnat
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2125423/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: defiant, intimate, melancholic, political film discussion, documentary night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of resistance through the lens of a father’s love and a community's struggle.

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