The Battle of Chernobyl (2007)

A disaster that shall never be forgotten.

The Battle of Chernobyl (2007) poster

On April 26, 1986, a 1,000 feet high flame rises into the sky of the Ukraine. The fourth reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant just exploded. A battle begins in which 500,000 men are engaged throughout the Soviet Union to "liquidate" the radioactivity, build the "sarcophagus" of the damaged reactor and save the world from a second explosion that would have destroyed half of Europe. Become a reference film, this documentary combines testimonials and unseen footage, tells for the first time the Battle of Chernobyl.

Director: Thomas Johnson, Tom Jennings
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Music: Benoît Pimont
Production: Play Film
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

nuclear power plant, nuclear explosion, disaster, mikhail gorbachev, nuclear power, nuclear catastrophe, chernobyl

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Battle of Chernobyl about?
On April 26, 1986, a 1,000 feet high flame rises into the sky of the Ukraine. The fourth reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant just exploded. A battle begins in which 500,000 men are engaged throughout the Soviet Union to "liquidate" the radioactivity, build the "sarcophagus" of the damaged reactor and save the world from a second explosion that would have destroyed half of Europe. Become a reference film, this documentary combines testimonials and unseen footage, tells for the first time the Battle of Chernobyl.
Who directed The Battle of Chernobyl?
The Battle of Chernobyl was directed by Thomas Johnson, Tom Jennings.
Who stars in The Battle of Chernobyl?
The Battle of Chernobyl stars Tim Birkett, Mikhail Gorbachev, Hans Blix, Oleg Mirochnikov.
How long is The Battle of Chernobyl?
The Battle of Chernobyl has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is The Battle of Chernobyl?
The Battle of Chernobyl is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Battle of Chernobyl produced?
The Battle of Chernobyl was produced in France.