Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Blood Diamond


I have recently watched the film "Blood Diamond". This film deals with the issue of diamond trade and producing in Africa. To produce or mine diamonds there, many African, even children, are abused. The film also shows many scenes from rebels and dreadful conditions on the continent. The girl on the picture is a journalist who intends and tries to reveal these conditions to the public. The three people go by a refugee camp in Africa. And a conversation between the journalist girl and Leonardo Dicaprio is held:

L.D: (staring towards the camp) This is what a million looks like.
Jour: At the moment, the second refugee camp in Africa. ... then she adds ... Might catch a minute of this on CNN, somewhere between Sports and W
eather.

I loved that irony. She obviously critisizes here the media. Even a worldwide TV channel does not show any interest in such events or issues. Even the biggest one fails in taking any part in it. Although this is not directly about photojournalism, it has something to do with journalism. And again from the scene of this movie, we can also say much about ethiques and responsibilities in media.

1 comment:

  1. A very astute observation! We call these typee of news items "soundbites".

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