Blackout
Synopsis
A terrifyingly realistic counter-factual drama-documentary exploring the effects of a devastating cyber-attack on Britain's national electricity grid. Based on meticulous research and real government contingency plans, Blackout combines real and fake user-generated footage, CCTV archive and news reports to build a terrifyingly realistic account of Britain being plunged into darkness. What might happen if Britain experienced a nationwide power cut?
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Blackout | Monday, 9pm | Channel 4Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-04
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Chanan
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Chanan, Joe Barton
- Original Score
- Jon Opstad
- Original Title
- Blackout
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- RAW
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Chanan
Ben Chanan, Joe Barton
Jon Opstad
Anna Bench
Bart Layton, Julia Nottingham, Richard Bond
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Chanan
Writer
Joe Barton
Writer
Anna Bench
Editor
Ben Chanan
Director
Lucy McGill
Costume Design
Jon Opstad
Original Music Composer
Julia Nottingham
Producer
Jan Walker
Production Design
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What is Blackout about?
A terrifyingly realistic counter-factual drama-documentary exploring the effects of a devastating cyber-attack on Britain's national electricity grid. Based on meticulous research and real government contingency plans, Blackout combines real and fake user-generated footage, CCTV archive and news reports to build a terrifyingly realistic account of Britain being plunged into darkness. What might happen if Britain experienced a nationwide power cut?
Who directed Blackout?
Blackout was directed by Ben Chanan.
Who stars in Blackout?
The principal cast of Blackout includes Jemima Abey, Faraz Ayub, Theo Barklem-Biggs, Michelle Bonnard, Janie Booth.
When was Blackout released and how long is it?
Blackout was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Blackout?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blackout was composed by Jon Opstad.