In blood diamonds, Tom Hardy stars as James Delaney, a man presumed dead for 12 years. He comes to his dead father’s funeral armed with Blood Diamond but also with some emotional baggage. Despite his remorse, he decides to go through with the heist, which leads him to confront his past.
Taylor’s 14 blood diamonds
Mia Farrow is a key witness in Taylor’s trial. She testified that she never heard of Taylor before meeting him in 1997. During the course of her testimony, she described how she met him for the first time and later became acquainted with him at a dinner party. However, she denies flirting with him at the dinner or ever being in contact with him since then.
Nevertheless, she was not the only one to make a move that would eventually endanger Taylor’s political career. The former Sierra Leone president was found guilty by an international court of war crimes for fomenting war in the country. He was accused of using the proceeds of “blood diamonds” to fund the rebel Revolutionary United Front (RUF). The RUF is responsible for the murder and mutilation of thousands of civilians. The conflict in Sierra Leone lasted nearly a decade and claimed the lives of over 120,000 people.
Sources of conflict diamonds
Conflict diamonds are real and are a significant problem for developing countries. A large portion of conflict diamonds come from northern Cote d’Ivoire, where rebel forces have controlled the country’s diamond production for decades. These diamonds are then illegally smuggled through Ghana to legitimate diamond markets. The civil war has devastated the country, halting development and triggering widespread hunger. The diamond trade has also funded corruption and a host of other problems.
Conflict diamonds are a valuable source of revenue for warring countries. They are small and easy to smuggle, making them the perfect medium for illicit trade. The diamond trade is a source of funding for the opposition in many conflict zones.
Kimberley Process
The Kimberley Process was a landmark effort in the diamond industry. It was founded in South Africa, Namibia, Russia, Belgium, and the United Kingdom. It later expanded to include Angola and Botswana. It was eventually recognized by the UN and a wide range of stakeholders. The Kimberley Process aims to improve standards in diamond mining.
However, in recent years, the Kimberley Process has become less about diamonds and more about geostrategic theater. According to Hans Merket, a researcher with the diamond industry and a member of a civil society organization, the process has become increasingly geostrategic. Russian and Chinese vetoes at the process’ meetings led to discussions that had nothing to do with diamonds.
Tom Hardy’s possession of 14 blood diamonds
Tom Hardy’s career has spanned almost two decades. He has played every role from a boyhood love interest to an assassin in a variety of movies. His most recent role is a romantic comedy called This Means War. He also appeared in the epic action-thriller Dunkirk. In the year 2012, Tom Hardy reunited with Christopher Nolan, the director of Inception. In The Dark Knight Rises, Hardy portrayed the villainous character Bane.
Conclusion
After a successful career in Hollywood, Hardy appeared in several plays and British television miniseries. He starred in Oliver Twist in 2007, and played a gangster in Wuthering Heights in 2009. Hardy was also cast in the crime drama RocknRolla, a remake of Bronson. His portrayal of the role earned critical acclaim. In 2010, Tom Hardy appeared in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and became a BAFTA Rising Star Award winner.