Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes (2022)

Plot

Thirty-six years post the catastrophic explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear reactor in Soviet Ukraine, previously unseen archival footage and poignant interviews with witnesses reveal the profound impact of the disaster. The documentary uncovers the extensive measures taken by the Soviet government to conceal the truth, including deploying soldiers to "liquidate" the aftermath. Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes presents a raw and powerful account of one of the most misunderstood tragedies of the twentieth century, shedding light on both the human and political dimensions of this monumental disaster.