Blood Diamonds Forever
SUBJECT: ARMED CONFLICTS (Denmark, 40 min)Halfdan Muurholm, Stefan Schaaf, Thomas Aders The
civil war in Angola between the government and UNITA rebels has waged
for over 27 years, and diamonds are the principle source of financing
for both sides. In theory, the UN has banned all trade with UNITA
diamonds. The international diamond industry reassures consumers that
the chance of purchasing a "conflict diamond" is virtually zero. But in
practice, it is impossible to prove the origin of diamonds, and illegal
sales take place every day. This investigative documentary follows the
circuitous path of a 1/2 carat diamond from rebel-held Angolan
territory to the diamond markets of Antwerp. It turns out to be all too
easy to purchase illegal diamonds in Angola and then "legally" sell
them in Europe. The UN ban is revealed to be an ineffective "paper
tiger." Media coverage of the ban's supposed success serves only to
mask the truth that the trade in blood diamonds continues unabated. $2
Suggested Donation to Amnesty International Halfdan Muurholm is a producer and co-owner of the Turbine Film (http://www.turbinefilm.dk/).
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Production Company:
Film and TV Compagniet
Langelinje 14, Odense, Denmark
Denmark
tel.: 0045 66146665
email: Filmcorp@post3.tele.dk
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