Review of Five Broken Cameras (2011) by Elihu I — 21 Feb 2013

Reminiscent of the documentary BUDRUS but not quite as good. Still a very good and important story, very well told.

This review of Five Broken Cameras (2011) was written by Elihu I on 21 Feb 2013.

Five Broken Cameras has generally received very positive reviews.

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