Emad Burnat
Documented nonviolent resistance in Bil'in through "5 Broken Cameras."
Date of Birth:
1971
Bil'in, West Bank, Palestine
Place of Birth:
Why Featured?
Emad Burnat, an olive farmer turned documentarian, powerfully captured the nonviolent resistance in his village, Bil'in, against the Israeli occupation. His unique perspective as a local filming daily life and protests brought international attention to the Palestinian struggle.
Brief bio
Emad Burnat is a Palestinian farmer and self-taught cinematographer from Bil'in. He began filming in 2005, documenting his village's resistance against the Israeli West Bank barrier. His documentary, "5 Broken Cameras," co-directed with Israeli filmmaker Guy Davidi, provides a personal and harrowing account of the nonviolent protests and the daily challenges faced by his community. Burnat's transformation from a farmer to an influential documentary filmmaker marks a significant journey in Palestinian activism and global awareness of the Palestinian cause.
Major Milestones
Contributions
2005: Began documenting nonviolent resistance in Bil'in against the Israeli barrier.
2010: Started editing "5 Broken Cameras" after years of documenting.
2011: Release of "5 Broken Cameras," gaining international acclaim.
2013: "5 Broken Cameras" nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary.
2013: Detained at LAX Airport while attending the Oscar ceremony.
Journalism: Worked as a press journalist, providing footage to Reuters for two years...See More
Nonviolent Resistance: Played a key role in documenting and promoting nonviolent resistance in Bil'in...See More
International Recognition: Brought global attention to the Palestinian cause through his documentary work...See More
Personal Narrative: Showed the reality of war and oppression in Palestine through personal filming.
Date of Last Update:
January 7, 2025
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