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With a wealth of fantastic archive footage and a series of revealing interviews with those who had first-hand experience, filmmaker Vicki Lesley tells the turbulent story of the West’s love-hate relationship with a nuclear power over the past seventy years. Capturing both the tantalising promise and the repeated disappointments of this singular technology, the film reveals how the post-war, romantic fantasy of an Atom-powered future developed into the stormy, on-off relationship still playing out today. A tale of scientific passion and political intrigue all wrapped up in the packaging of a sentimental screen melodrama.
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Questions about The Atom: A Love Affair
How long is The Atom: A Love Affair?
The Atom: A Love Affair has a runtime of 1h 32m (1 hour and 32 minutes).
Who directed The Atom: A Love Affair?
The Atom: A Love Affair was directed by Vicki Lesley and released in 2019.
What genre is The Atom: A Love Affair?
The Atom: A Love Affair is a Documentary film (2019).
Who stars in The Atom: A Love Affair?
The cast of The Atom: A Love Affair includes Tony Benn.
What is the TMDB rating for The Atom: A Love Affair?
The Atom: A Love Affair has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 3 votes.
