Atomic Hope

In a world where we are desperately seeking energy solutions that can help us reduce carbon emissions to a greater extent, nuclear technology is the elephant in the room in many ways.

While numerous climate activists refer to the enormous consequences of Chernobyl and the atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, there are several environmental advocates who are convinced that nuclear power is undoubtedly the solution. Through a series of interviews, we encounter several of these convinced individuals on the pro side. One meeting, in particular, with a Japanese researcher who lost several family members in the Nagasaki tragedy, is very poignant. After watching Atomic Hope, one might very well leave the cinema with a bit more belief that these advocates indeed have a point and hold one of the solutions to the climate crisis.

«A timely and stimulating film that shows us a very human side to a subject we’d rather ignore.»
– Hilary A White, Sunday Independent (Ireland) –

Jon Sæter

Pix Politics: Nuclear Power, Past or Future?

ATOMIC HOPE is part of the section Pix Politics. After the film screening on Wednesday, 30.08 at 18:00, we invite experts in the field to provide information and youth politicians to discuss the critical topic: yes or no to nuclear power?

Read more about the event here.

Director

Frankie Fenton is an award-winning Irish director and producer specializing in documentary films about pressing social matters. His debut film as a director, It's Not Yet Dark, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2017 and received very good reviews.

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