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− | Blood | + | Blood Diamond was directed by Edward Zwick in 2006 <ref> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_Diamond. Blood Diamond]. Retrieved Jan 17, 2021. </ref>. With many top hollywood actor such as Leonardo de Caprio, Jennifer Connelly, and Djimon Hounsou, the film told the exploitation of diamond in Africa. The 143 min film duration gained a lot of success by taking five Oscar nomination, and grossed $ 171 million <ref> [https://www.metacritic.com/movie/blood-diamond/details Revenue]. Retrieved Jan 17, 2021 </ref>. |
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The story was about the rough life in Africa. Solomon Vandy “Djimon Housou” was the local that was enslaved for mining diamond traditionally. The setting was in the Africa where the majority of the black people lives under strict surveillance as slaves. | The story was about the rough life in Africa. Solomon Vandy “Djimon Housou” was the local that was enslaved for mining diamond traditionally. The setting was in the Africa where the majority of the black people lives under strict surveillance as slaves. | ||
One day, Vendy during his mining, he found a big pick stone in the river. It was the biggest diamond he had ever found. Captain Poison tried to steal the diamond from him. But the site was attacked by military government. Knowing the situation might get chaotic, Vendy hid the diamond before he got arrested. | One day, Vendy during his mining, he found a big pick stone in the river. It was the biggest diamond he had ever found. Captain Poison tried to steal the diamond from him. But the site was attacked by military government. Knowing the situation might get chaotic, Vendy hid the diamond before he got arrested. | ||
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With Archer’s sacrifice, Vendy made his way out. He met his family once again. Then, there was a reporter who writes Vendy’s story to public. She was Archer’s friend. At the end of the film, Vendy was in an international conference speaking his mind about mining and the cruelty life of a miner. | With Archer’s sacrifice, Vendy made his way out. He met his family once again. Then, there was a reporter who writes Vendy’s story to public. She was Archer’s friend. At the end of the film, Vendy was in an international conference speaking his mind about mining and the cruelty life of a miner. | ||
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It tells the rough life of African diamond miner. They have to work extremely hard, yet, they only earn very little. They risk their life to find a hope in mining, even though, they almost got nothing from the mining activity. They seek hope in the mud, wishing one day, their life would change. The truth about African mining was from a true story. The black people should risk their life in digging a small hole, trying to find a living by breaking the ecosystem around with chemicals. The life expectancy for a miner was short due to the chemical substance that is exhaled during dangerous mining. Even mining is very dangerous, the demand for gold any precious material are high. | It tells the rough life of African diamond miner. They have to work extremely hard, yet, they only earn very little. They risk their life to find a hope in mining, even though, they almost got nothing from the mining activity. They seek hope in the mud, wishing one day, their life would change. The truth about African mining was from a true story. The black people should risk their life in digging a small hole, trying to find a living by breaking the ecosystem around with chemicals. The life expectancy for a miner was short due to the chemical substance that is exhaled during dangerous mining. Even mining is very dangerous, the demand for gold any precious material are high. | ||
The film was criticizing the way society consumes gems stone. At some part of the world, some people found elegance behind wearing such expensive jewelry. However, there are some black lives that was consume behind it demanding for a better regulation. The global demand of diamond never stops. Though, the lives of the miner had never changed. They still live under poverty. Lives should be valued more. | The film was criticizing the way society consumes gems stone. At some part of the world, some people found elegance behind wearing such expensive jewelry. However, there are some black lives that was consume behind it demanding for a better regulation. The global demand of diamond never stops. Though, the lives of the miner had never changed. They still live under poverty. Lives should be valued more. | ||
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Revision as of 03:57, 18 January 2021
Blood Diamond was directed by Edward Zwick in 2006 [1]. With many top hollywood actor such as Leonardo de Caprio, Jennifer Connelly, and Djimon Hounsou, the film told the exploitation of diamond in Africa. The 143 min film duration gained a lot of success by taking five Oscar nomination, and grossed $ 171 million [2].
The Plot
The story was about the rough life in Africa. Solomon Vandy “Djimon Housou” was the local that was enslaved for mining diamond traditionally. The setting was in the Africa where the majority of the black people lives under strict surveillance as slaves. One day, Vendy during his mining, he found a big pick stone in the river. It was the biggest diamond he had ever found. Captain Poison tried to steal the diamond from him. But the site was attacked by military government. Knowing the situation might get chaotic, Vendy hid the diamond before he got arrested. Vendy was prisoned. In the prison, he met a mercenary, Danny Archer “Leonardo DiCaprio”. Archer heard that Vendy hid an immersive diamond. The biggest diamond bigger than a thumb. Then, Archer made a deal. He would make an escape so Vendy could meet his family again. At the end of their journey, Archer realized that he could not make an escape. At first, he only wanted to get the diamond for his sake. But his goal changed. He sacrificed himself to make and escape for Vendy. He spoke to Vendy to meet friend, Meddy Bowen, who would save him and his family. With Archer’s sacrifice, Vendy made his way out. He met his family once again. Then, there was a reporter who writes Vendy’s story to public. She was Archer’s friend. At the end of the film, Vendy was in an international conference speaking his mind about mining and the cruelty life of a miner.
Pros
It tells the rough life of African diamond miner. They have to work extremely hard, yet, they only earn very little. They risk their life to find a hope in mining, even though, they almost got nothing from the mining activity. They seek hope in the mud, wishing one day, their life would change. The truth about African mining was from a true story. The black people should risk their life in digging a small hole, trying to find a living by breaking the ecosystem around with chemicals. The life expectancy for a miner was short due to the chemical substance that is exhaled during dangerous mining. Even mining is very dangerous, the demand for gold any precious material are high. The film was criticizing the way society consumes gems stone. At some part of the world, some people found elegance behind wearing such expensive jewelry. However, there are some black lives that was consume behind it demanding for a better regulation. The global demand of diamond never stops. Though, the lives of the miner had never changed. They still live under poverty. Lives should be valued more.
References
- ↑ Blood Diamond. Retrieved Jan 17, 2021.
- ↑ Revenue. Retrieved Jan 17, 2021