Heavy Water: A Film for Chernobyl
Synopsis
On April 26th, 1986, reactor four at Chernobyl nuclear power station explodes, sending an enormous radioactive cloud over Northern Ukraine and neighbouring Belarus. The danger is kept a secret from the rest of the world and the nearby population who go about their business as usual. May Day celebrations begin, children play and the residents of Pripyat marvel at the spectacular fire raging at the reactor. After three days, an area the size of England becomes contaminated with radioactive dust, creating a 'zone' of poisoned land. Based on Mario Petrucci's award-winning book-length poem (split over two books), 'Heavy Water: a film for Chernobyl', and the shorter version 'Half Life: a Journey to Chernobyl", tells the story of the people who dealt with the disaster at ground-level: the fire-fighters, soldiers, 'liquidators', and their families.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Bickerstaff
- Screenplay & Story
- David Bickerstaff, Phil Grabsky
- Original Title
- Heavy Water: A Film for Chernobyl
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Bickerstaff
David Bickerstaff, Phil Grabsky
Department Leadership Roster
David Bickerstaff
Writer
Phil Grabsky
Writer
David Bickerstaff
Director
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What is Heavy Water: A Film for Chernobyl about?
On April 26th, 1986, reactor four at Chernobyl nuclear power station explodes, sending an enormous radioactive cloud over Northern Ukraine and neighbouring Belarus. The danger is kept a secret from the rest of the world and the nearby population who go about their business as usual. May Day celebrations begin, children play and the residents of Pripyat marvel at the spectacular fire raging at the reactor. After three days, an area the size of England becomes contaminated with radioactive dust, creating a 'zone' of poisoned land. Based on Mario Petrucci's award-winning book-length poem (split over two books), 'Heavy Water: a film for Chernobyl', and the shorter version 'Half Life: a Journey to Chernobyl", tells the story of the people who dealt with the disaster at ground-level: the fire-fighters, soldiers, 'liquidators', and their families.
Who directed Heavy Water: A Film for Chernobyl?
Heavy Water: A Film for Chernobyl was directed by David Bickerstaff.
Who stars in Heavy Water: A Film for Chernobyl?
The principal cast of Heavy Water: A Film for Chernobyl includes Not specified.
When was Heavy Water: A Film for Chernobyl released and how long is it?
Heavy Water: A Film for Chernobyl was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 52m.