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.

Director:Edward Zwick

Starring:Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly

Level:AS, A2

Subjects:Citizenship, Film Studies, General Studies, Media Studies

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