Blowing Up Paradise
“A story of liberty, equality and radioactivity.”
2005•1h 19m•7.0•Released
Documentary
Blowing Up Paradise uses color archival footage to chronicle France's explosion of various nuclear devices, in violation of the international test ban treaty, from the first test in 1966 to the last in 1995. Interviews with former and current French government officials, scientists, and nuclear advisors.
Director
Ben Lewis
Languages
English
Studio
Bergmann Pictures
Production
Company
Bergmann Pictures
Producer
Fiona Odoherty
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