Nuclear energy on the PLANETE channel
From 28 January to 2 February, the PLANETE channel will broadcast three films dealing with the history and various aspects of the use of nuclear energy. On the occasion of this documentary series, the editors would like to give viewers the opportunity to obtain the necessary news on this type of energy. For this reason, an online discussion lasting one hour has been organised on PLANETE’s Facebook profile. During the discussion, viewers will be able to ask questions on various aspects of the use of nuclear energy and receive real-time answers from an expert, who will be Prof. Stefan Chwaszczewski of the National Centre for Nuclear Research. The discussion will take place on 31 January at 6 pm.
Atomic Cafe
(Atomic Cafe)
documentary, USA, 1982, 82 min.
Director: Kevin Rafferty, Jayne Loader, Pierce Rafferty
Channel: PLANETE
Film series: PLANETE SEANS
Premiere: Saturday, 28 January 2012, 22:45
on 6 August 1945, an atomic mushroom grew over Hiroshima. The terrifying explosion ushered the world into a new era – the atomic age. “Atomic Cafe” is the story of an arms race to achieve nuclear supremacy over the world.
Unarmed US soldiers serve as guinea pigs during test detonations in the Nevada desert. The dark age of Macquarians and witch hunts, culminating in the execution of a suspected Rosenberg spy couple. Atomic psychosis, fuelled by bombing instruction exercises….
The makers of ‘Atomic Cafe’ look back to a time when, after the end of the Second World War, humanity was already preparing for the outbreak of the third and final one. Here is an unconventional journey to a time spent in the shadow of the nuclear bomb.
For twelve years
Atomic Wounds
(Atomic Wounds)
documentary, Japan, 2008, 53 min.
Director: Marc Petitjean
Channel: PLANETE
Film series: HISTORY
Premiere: Thursday 2 February 2012, 21:45
Dr Shuntaro Hida was 28 years old when the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima. Having survived the tragedy, he dedicated his entire life to helping other survivors. “Atomic Wounds” is the story of the charismatic doctor’s personal mission and a question about the lessons the Hiroshima holocaust taught humanity.
The effects of radiation resulting from the atomic bomb explosion are still felt in Japan today. For more than thirty years, the US authorities tried to conceal the true extent of these effects so that the further development of atomic weapons would not meet with public opposition. At the same time, they had in-depth knowledge – as early as 1946, US scientists set up an ABCC laboratory in Hiroshima to study the effects of the bomb on thousands of survivors.
The documentary Atomic Wounds tells the story of the tragic events of more than sixty years ago and the private mission of Dr Hida, seeking help and reparations for the victims of Hiroshima.
For twelve years
Who’s Afraid of Nuclear Power?
(Who’s Afraid of Nuclear Power?)
documentary, Australia, 2006, 45 min.
Director: Lin Buckfield
Channel: PLANETE
Film series: FILM INVESTIGATIONS
Premiere: Monday 30 January 2012, 21:45
Fossil fuels are no longer the answer to the question of the future of energy. Global warming, rising petrol prices, continued emissions – the problems associated with the use of coal, gas and oil are increasing. So is nuclear power the only viable solution?
In Australia, 80% of energy needs are met by burning coal. By contrast, Sweden’s energy mix is already half nuclear-based. The sceptical Antipodeans prefer to stick with coal, while the Scandinavians – even though the memory of the catastrophe in the not so distant Chernobyl is still vivid – are mostly in favour of nuclear power, convinced that it is safe and the least harmful to the environment.
Who is right and which energy model is best from a safety point of view? The film “Who’s afraid of nuclear power?” focuses on Australian and Swedish examples to seek answers on which the future of the world depends.
For twelve years