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Pripyat

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In the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe, nearby Pripyat was rendered a virtual ghost town. Austrian documentary filmmaker Nikolaus Geyrhalter travels to the once-bustling city to tell the story of the residents who chose to stay behind. Focusing on the lives of Pripyat's largely elderly population and the Soviet government's heavy-handed response to the calamity, Geyrhalter uncovers the dark secrets behind one of the worst environmental disasters in history.

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Audience Member Great documentary about people living in the Zone. I wonder whether there will be any sequel... Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member if this is the correct one - hard to tell - it is a fascinating documentary about the ghost town of pripyat next to the chernobyl power station. made me want to go there even more Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Nikolaus Geyrhalter

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Nikolaus Geyrhalter

Writer

Wolfgang Widerhofer

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Nikolaus Geyrhalter

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Synopsis In the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe, nearby Pripyat was rendered a virtual ghost town. Austrian documentary filmmaker Nikolaus Geyrhalter travels to the once-bustling city to tell the story of the residents who chose to stay behind. Focusing on the lives of Pripyat's largely elderly population and the Soviet government's heavy-handed response to the calamity, Geyrhalter uncovers the dark secrets behind one of the worst environmental disasters in history.
Director
Nikolaus Geyrhalter
Producer
Nikolaus Geyrhalter
Screenwriter
Nikolaus Geyrhalter, Wolfgang Widerhofer
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Russian
Runtime
1h 40m