Leonardo DiCaprio

Djimon Hounsou

Jennifer Connelly

Kagiso Kuypers

Arnold Vosloo

Antony Coleman

Benu Mabhena

Anointing Lukola

David Harewood

Basil Wallace

Jimi Mistry

Michael Sheen

Marius Weyers

Stephen Collins

Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

Ato Essandoh

David S. Lee

Percy Matsemela

Klemens Becker

Grant Swanby

Adetokumboh M'Cormack

Tyrone Keogh

Mduduzi Mabaso

Nathaniel Ramabulana

Zenzo Ngqobe

Vanessa Haywood

Edward Zwick

Charles Leavitt

Gillian Gorfil

Marshall Herskovitz

Graham King

Darrell James Roodt

Paula Weinstein

James Newton Howard

Eduardo Serra

Steven Rosenblum

Victoria Thomas

Dan Weil

Olivia Bloch-Lainé

Ngila Dickson

Sharon Martin

Sallie Jaye

Christopher Assells

Lon Bender

Neil Corbould

Romulo Adriano Jr.

Francois Grobbelaar

Mick 'Stuntie' Milligan

C. Gaby Mitchell

Len Amato

Kevin De La Noy

Ben Waisbren

Josh Gummersall

Genevieve Hofmeyr

Philip Key

Alan Munro

Graham MacFarlane

Daran Fulham

Moonyeenn Lee

Rae Donnelly

Pip Lingard

Alan Shearer

Jana Chovancova

Sarah Moudjebeur

Clive Pollick

Liz van den Berg

Andy Garner

Harry Cohen

Jon Title

Anna Behlmer

Andy Nelson

Karen Vassar Triest

Thomas Boland

Neil Greenberg

George Macri

Alex Meddick

Emily Wallin

Jeffrey A. Okun

William Mesa

Ray McIntyre Jr.

Gregory D. Liegey

Tony Clark

Paul Jennings

Leigh Mackenzie

Mike Proudfoot

Sarel Pretorius

Jaap Buitendijk

David Olson

Jay B. Richardson

Brian Baverstock

Paul Fisher

Mark Hardy

Jayne-Ann Tenggren

Mick Snell

Rob Harris

Tim Monich

Peter Wenham

Ray Chan

Tomoko Yamamoto

Blake R. Cornett

Nick Turnbull

Paul Hedges

John C. Stuver

Laura Harris Atkinson

Jim Weidman

Ivan Sharrock

Chiara Allegrucci

Charles Khoza

Zoe Tahir

Anne Morgan

Kathryn Blondell

Judy Chin

Polly Earnshaw

Sian Grigg

Debra Hare

Justin Pitkethly

Lynn Paulsen

Liz McGregor

Widaad Williams

Jacomina Jankowitz

Rick de Souza

Marisa Toyas

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Blood Diamond

Virtual Studios

Spring Creek Pictures

Bedford Falls Productions

Initial Entertainment Group

Lonely Film Productions GmbH & Co. KG.

Warner Bros. Pictures

Liberty Pictures

Germany

United States of America

Afrikaans

English

bootlegger

journalist

smuggling (contraband)

loss of loved one

africa

rwandan genocide

rebel

journalism

slavery

fisherman

mercenary

diamond mine

sierra leone

special unit

oppression

1990s

private military company

set in africa

I watched on Netflix and it was a very good film. 
The film isn't all action and shows the living conditions there. Djimon Hounsou, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Connelly were very good in the film

Rewatching Blood Diamond reminded me why it’s such a powerful and unforgettable film. It’s not just a movie—it’s an experience that grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go. Leonardo DiCaprio delivers one of his best performances as Danny Archer. His character’s journey from selfish opportunist to someone who finds his humanity is so raw and real that it hit me on a deeper level this time around. Djimon Hounsou as Solomon Vandy was equally breathtaking; his portrayal of a father’s unshakable love and desperation to reunite with his son brought me to tears more than once.

The film’s depiction of conflict diamonds and the devastating impact they have on innocent lives is brutal, but it’s a story that needs to be told. It forces you to confront the harsh realities of greed and exploitation, while also shining a light on the strength and resilience of the human spirit. There’s a particular scene where Solomon finds himself face-to-face with his son, who has been taken and brainwashed—it’s heart-wrenching and stays with you long after the credits roll.

Edward Zwick’s direction is stunning. The action is gripping, the emotional beats are deeply moving, and the film’s message is clear without being preachy. The cinematography captures the beauty and tragedy of Africa in a way that feels both poetic and unflinchingly honest. The soundtrack, too, weaves perfectly into the story, adding to the intensity and emotion.

This movie is more than just entertainment—it’s a reminder of what people are willing to sacrifice for love, for family, and for what’s right. By the end, I was left emotionally drained but also inspired. Blood Diamond is a masterpiece, a film that hits every chord, and one I’ll always hold close to my heart.

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Blood Diamond( 2006)

It will cost you everything.

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Written by rxbudian on Wed Mar 08 2023

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