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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Blood_diamondBlood diamond - Wikipedia

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   Conflict diamonds are a central plot point throughout the James Bond film Die Another Day (2002). The origins of the Kimberley Process were dramatized in Ed Zwick's motion picture Blood Diamond (2006), starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou. The film helped to publicize the controversy surrounding conflict diamonds and led to worldwide ...

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3. simplyleonardodicaprio.com › films › blood-diamondBlood Diamond - Simply Leonardo DiCaprio

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   Synopsis. Set against the backdrop of civil war and chaos in 1990’s Sierra Leone, Blood Diamond is the story of Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio) – a South African mercenary – and Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou) – a Mende fisherman. Both men are African, but their histories as different as any can be, until their fates become joined in a ...

4. filmstories.co.uk › news › blood-diamond-how-theBlood Diamond | How the film marked a turning point for ...

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   Apr 2, 2024 · Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou, it was released in 2006 to reasonable success. Costing around $100m of Warner Bros’ money to make, it grossed $171m worldwide, earning five Academy Award nominations in the process. Yet as Zwick reveals in his book, the film was not just a turning point in his own career, but that of Warner Bros too.

5. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › blood_diamondBlood Diamond - Rotten Tomatoes

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   As civil war rages through 1990s Sierra Leone, two men, a white South African mercenary (Leonardo DiCaprio) and a black Mende fisherman (Djimon Hounsou), become joined in a common quest to recover ...

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6. facts.net › 37-facts-about-the-movie-blood-diamond37 Facts About The Movie Blood Diamond

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   • Blood Diamond is a 2006 American political war thriller film directed by Edward Zwick.
   • The movie explores the issues surrounding diamond mining in war-torn Sierra Leone during the late 1990s.
   • Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Danny Archer, a mercenary diamond smuggler who forms an unlikely alliance with Solomon Vandy, played by Djimon Hounsou, a fisherman who is searching for his lost son and a rare pink diamond.
   • The story is set against the backdrop of the Sierra Leone Civil War and highlights the unethical trade of conflict diamonds.

7. www.thefilmspace.org › resources › blood-diamondBlood Diamond - The Film Space

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   Blood Diamond. [cert 15, 143 mins] Danny Archer [Leonardo DiCaprio], a South African mercenary, and Solomon Vandy [Djimon Hounsou], a local fisherman, is joined in a common quest to recover a rare diamond that can transform their lives. Set during the chaos of 1990s Sierra Leone, we discover the destructive effect of greed and the diamond trade.

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   What is a 'Blood Diamond' starring Leonardo DiCaprio?

   • What is a "blood diamond"? Blood Diamond: Directed by Edward Zwick. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly, Kagiso Kuypers. A fisherman, a smuggler, and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond.

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   Where was Blood Diamond filmed?

   • The movie was shot on location in Mozambique and South Africa, adding authenticity to the portrayal of the African setting. Blood Diamond was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Leonardo DiCaprio. The film’s title refers to the practice of using diamonds to fund rebel activities and the violent conflicts they fuel.

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   Who directed Blood Diamond?

   • Blood Diamond was directed by Edward Zwick, known for his work on films like Glory and The Last Samurai. 3. Where was Blood Diamond filmed? The film was primarily shot in South Africa and Mozambique, capturing the stunning landscapes of Africa.

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   Is blood Diamond based on a true story?

   • Blood Diamond premiered on December 8, 2006, in the United States. Leonardo DiCaprio underwent intensive training for his role as Danny Archer, including learning to speak with a South African accent. The movie was inspired by a real-life event where a fisherman found a huge diamond in Sierra Leone and tried to smuggle it out.

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   What is Blood Diamond about?

   • Blood Diamond is a powerful exploration of the Sierra Leone Civil War and its connection to the diamond industry. The film highlights the devastating impact of the conflict on the lives of the characters and the wider society. It raises important questions about ethics, consumer responsibility, and the need for regulation in the diamond trade.

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   Is blood Diamond a good movie?

   • Blood Diamond overcomes poor storytelling with its biting commentary and fine performances. Both excitingly well made and dispiritingly formulaic. It's a film about exploitation that sometimes feels like it IS exploitation and is only going to leave you frustrated. Blood Diamond has all the cinematic punch of a lengthy Nation article.

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9. www.imdb.com › title › tt0450259Blood Diamond (2006) - IMDb

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   Blood Diamond: Directed by Edward Zwick. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly, Kagiso Kuypers. A fisherman, a smuggler, and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond.