The 2006 film “Blood Diamond” explores a reflection on the world we live in, the inequalities, and the consumerism we all play a part in. Blood Diamond goes beyond simply representing good and bad rather the film depicts the exploitation of African natural resources, people and the negative consequences of these dynamics. The movie is set in Sierra Leone during the 1990s civil war, where diamond mining and trade play a significant role in funding the conflict.

One of the ways in which the issue of exploitation is presented in “Blood Diamond” is through the character of Solomon Vandy, a Sierra Leonean fisherman who is captured and forced to work in a diamond mine. Vandy is one of many people in the film who are exploited for their labor and treated as disposable by those in power. The film shows how the diamond industry in Sierra Leone is driven by greed and corruption, with armed groups controlling the mines and using forced labor to extract the diamonds.

Furthermore, “Blood Diamond” portrays the exploitation of power dynamics, as those who control the diamond trade use their wealth and influence to perpetuate the conflict in Sierra Leone. The film also highlights the complicity of Western corporations and individuals in the exploitation of African countries and their resources, as the diamonds are sold to international buyers who are aware of the conflict and its origins. The film calls attention to the need for greater transparency and accountability in global trade and business practices.

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