Life After: Chernobyl
Synopsis
Thirty years after the worst nuclear catastrophe in history, which sent a plume of highly radioactive fallout into the atmosphere, biologist Rob Nelson and anthropologist Mary-Ann Ochota are the first scientists to be granted unlimited access to the Chernobyl exclusion/danger zone to investigate how the environment and the wildlife have been affected after three decades of radiation exposure.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chiara Bellati
- Original Title
- Life After: Chernobyl
- Country of Origin
- Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Discovery
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chiara Bellati
Anne Laking, Chiara Bellati
Department Leadership Roster
Chiara Bellati
Producer
Chiara Bellati
Director
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What is Life After: Chernobyl about?
Thirty years after the worst nuclear catastrophe in history, which sent a plume of highly radioactive fallout into the atmosphere, biologist Rob Nelson and anthropologist Mary-Ann Ochota are the first scientists to be granted unlimited access to the Chernobyl exclusion/danger zone to investigate how the environment and the wildlife have been affected after three decades of radiation exposure.
Who directed Life After: Chernobyl?
Life After: Chernobyl was directed by Chiara Bellati.
Who stars in Life After: Chernobyl?
The principal cast of Life After: Chernobyl includes Tim Mousseau, Rob Nelson, Mary-Ann Ochota.
When was Life After: Chernobyl released and how long is it?
Life After: Chernobyl was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 45m.