The Great Smog of London
Et Londres disparut dans le brouillard
Synopsis
For five days in December 1952, a thick smog suffocated the British capital causing the death of thousands of Londoners. The health catastrophe lead to a realisation, in Britain and around the world, that air pollution was a serious threat to human health. This documentary reveals what happened, hour by hour, in one of the worst peacetime disasters of the 20th century.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
FIGRA - Les Écrans de la réalité. #33
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Sainteny
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Sainteny
- Original Score
- Olivier Bodin, Benoît Daniel
- Original Title
- Et Londres disparut dans le brouillard
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- 13 Prods, ARTE, Via Découvertes Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Sainteny
Pierre Sainteny
Olivier Bodin, Benoît Daniel
Yanick Dumas, Hervé-Jacques Passard, Caroline Espla, Jérôme Espla
Lionel Delebarre
Bettina Hofmann, Steven Artels, Frédéric Pfyffer, Cyrille Perez, Gilles Perez
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Sainteny
Director
Lionel Delebarre
Editor
Olivier Bodin
Original Music Composer
Benoît Daniel
Original Music Composer
Bettina Hofmann
Producer
Steven Artels
Producer
Frédéric Pfyffer
Producer
Pierre Sainteny
Writer
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What is The Great Smog of London about?
For five days in December 1952, a thick smog suffocated the British capital causing the death of thousands of Londoners. The health catastrophe lead to a realisation, in Britain and around the world, that air pollution was a serious threat to human health. This documentary reveals what happened, hour by hour, in one of the worst peacetime disasters of the 20th century.
Who directed The Great Smog of London?
The Great Smog of London was directed by Pierre Sainteny.
Who stars in The Great Smog of London?
The principal cast of The Great Smog of London includes Chloé Réjon, Valérie Levy, Alain Ghazal, Patrick Kuban.
When was The Great Smog of London released and how long is it?
The Great Smog of London was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Smog of London?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Smog of London was composed by Olivier Bodin, Benoît Daniel.