5 Broken Cameras vs Summertime in Ukraine

5 Broken Cameras has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 3.5/10 for Summertime in Ukraine). Summertime in Ukraine is the shorter watch at 1h 24m compared with 1h 30m. 5 Broken Cameras is the older of the two (2011 against 2025). Both are documentary, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.

5 Broken Cameras poster5 Broken Cameras2011 VS Summertime in Ukraine posterSummertime in Ukraine2025
5 Broken CamerasSummertime in Ukraine
Audience score★ 7.5/10★ 3.5/10
Year20112025
Length1h 30m1h 24m
GenresCrime, Documentary, Drama, WarDocumentary, War
CountryFranceUkraine
DirectorEmad Burnat, Guy DavidiVolodymyr Tykhyy
Main castEmad Burnat, Soraya Burnat, Gibreel Burnat, Mohammed Burnat, Yasin Burnat–

Synopsis

5 Broken Cameras

Five broken cameras – and each one has a powerful tale to tell. Embedded in the bullet-ridden remains of digital technology is the story of Emad Burnat, a farmer from the Palestinian village of Bil’in, which famously chose nonviolent resistance when the Israeli army encroached upon its land to make room for Jewish colonists. Emad buys his first camera in 2005 to document the birth of his fourth son, Gibreel. Over the course of the film, he…

Summertime in Ukraine

The film tells the story of several volunteers, soldiers of the International Legion of the General Staff of the Unified Armed Forces, a unit called Ronin Team. During their service, the soldiers become true friends: they work, study and rest together. However, a time of trials for the courage and skills of the legionnaires comes. The hot summer months are not easy for them. And not all recruits can withstand the high pace of training and…

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