Into Eternity: A Film for the Future (2010)

Plot

High-level radioactive waste from nuclear power plants is stored temporarily across the globe, posing risks from natural and human-made disasters as well as societal shifts. Finland is pioneering a groundbreaking solution with the construction of the world’s first permanent repository, carved from solid rock. This extensive network of underground tunnels is designed to safely contain the hazardous waste for an astonishing 100,000 years, addressing the critical challenge of long-term storage for materials that will remain dangerous for millennia. The film explores the complexities and implications of this ambitious project for future generations.