The Polygon
Synopsis
The Polygon shines a light on the village of Sarzhal in East Kazakhstan, situated only 18kms from the perimeter of the former Semipalatinsk Test Site, that was home to over 600 nuclear detonations. Between 1949 and 1991 the Soviet Union detonated 116 above ground bombs, whose massive radioactive mushroom clouds were witnessed by thousands of innocent and unsuspecting Kazakh villagers. They gazed openmouthed at the spectacle, completely unaware that nuclear fallout was raining down on them, their children, livestock and homes. 20 years after the closure of The Polygon they are still suffering high rates of cancer, cancer related diseases and mental illness. The Polygon takes us on a journey from the twisted Cold War experiments to those victims who remain today, still suffering despite the emergence of Kazakhstan as a major economic player on the global stage.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kimberley Hawryluk, Adam Schomer
- Original Title
- The Polygon
- Country of Origin
- Kazakhstan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Kazakh, Russian
- Runtime
- 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kimberley Hawryluk, Adam Schomer
Department Leadership Roster
Kimberley Hawryluk
Director
Adam Schomer
Director
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What is The Polygon about?
The Polygon shines a light on the village of Sarzhal in East Kazakhstan, situated only 18kms from the perimeter of the former Semipalatinsk Test Site, that was home to over 600 nuclear detonations. Between 1949 and 1991 the Soviet Union detonated 116 above ground bombs, whose massive radioactive mushroom clouds were witnessed by thousands of innocent and unsuspecting Kazakh villagers. They gazed openmouthed at the spectacle, completely unaware that nuclear fallout was raining down on them, their children, livestock and homes. 20 years after the closure of The Polygon they are still suffering high rates of cancer, cancer related diseases and mental illness. The Polygon takes us on a journey from the twisted Cold War experiments to those victims who remain today, still suffering despite the emergence of Kazakhstan as a major economic player on the global stage.
Who directed The Polygon?
The Polygon was directed by Kimberley Hawryluk, Adam Schomer.
Who stars in The Polygon?
The principal cast of The Polygon includes Not specified.
When was The Polygon released and how long is it?
The Polygon was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 54m.