Name: Pripyat
Director: Nikolaus Geyrhalter
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1999
Duration: 100 min

What Pripyat Is About

After the catastrophe in 1986, a 30-km restricted zone was erected around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, and 116,000 persons were evacuated from this area. Pripyat is a portrait of the people who still live and work there, and of those who have moved back. What is life like for these people, a life with the invisible and incomprehensible danger of radioactivity? How do they deal with the aftereffects of an accident which is claimed to be statistically improbable? Four protagonists tell their stories and provide a look at everyday life in “their“ zone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pripyat about?

After the catastrophe in 1986, a 30-km restricted zone was erected around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, and 116,000 persons were evacuated from this area. Pripyat is a portrait of the people who still live and work there, and of those who have moved back.

Where can I watch Pripyat?

Pripyat is available to watch on digital platforms such as OVID. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Pripyat?

Pripyat runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).

When did Pripyat come out?

Pripyat was released in 1999.

Who directed Pripyat?

Pripyat was directed by Nikolaus Geyrhalter.

What is Pripyat's rating?

Pripyat holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.