Bomb Hunters (2006)
An unsettling look at people who hunt bombs for a living.
Bomb Hunters is an engrossing examination of the micro-economy that has emerged in Cambodia from untrained civilians harvesting unexploded bombs as scrap metal. The film explores the long-term consequences of war and genocide in an attempt to understand the social, cultural, and historical context and experiences of rural villagers who seek out and dismantle UXO (unexploded ordnance) for profit. Part of a global economy, these individuals clear UXO from their land in order to protect their families from harm and to earn enough money to survive. Bomb Hunters is an eye-opening account investigating the on-going residual, persistent effects of war experienced by post-conflict nations around the globe, and the complex realities of achieving "peace".
Keywords
cambodia, politics, anthropology, genocide, human rights, southeast asia, current affairs, war, asian studies, jackson hole, film festival, global studies, documentaries
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bomb Hunters about?
- Bomb Hunters is an engrossing examination of the micro-economy that has emerged in Cambodia from untrained civilians harvesting unexploded bombs as scrap metal. The film explores the long-term consequences of war and genocide in an attempt to understand the social, cultural, and historical context and experiences of rural villagers who seek out and dismantle UXO (unexploded ordnance) for profit. Part of a global economy, these individuals clear UXO from their land in order to protect their families from harm and to earn enough money to survive. Bomb Hunters is an eye-opening account investigating the on-going residual, persistent effects of war experienced by post-conflict nations around the globe, and the complex realities of achieving "peace".
- Who directed Bomb Hunters?
- Bomb Hunters was directed by Skye Fitzgerald.
- How long is Bomb Hunters?
- Bomb Hunters has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Bomb Hunters?
- Bomb Hunters is a Documentary, War film.
- What is the budget of Bomb Hunters?
- Bomb Hunters had a budget of $100,000.
- Where was Bomb Hunters produced?
- Bomb Hunters was produced in United States of America, Cambodia.