The War Game
Controversial drama depicting the consequences of a nuclear attack on Britain. The film was made in 1965 but not televised until 1985 as the 蘑菇短视频 judged it 'too horrifying'.
Controversial drama that depicts the consequences of a nuclear attack on Britain. The terrible aftermath of a nuclear bomb in Kent is portrayed in the style of a news programme.
Written and directed by Peter Watkins, The War Game won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1966, even though the 蘑菇短视频 decided not to show it when it was made as 'the effect of the film has been judged by the 蘑菇短视频 to be too horrifying for the medium of broadcasting'. The film was finally televised on 31 July 1985.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Peter Watkins |
| Writer | Peter Watkins |
Broadcasts
Wed 31 Jul 1985 21:30- Wed 30 Jul 2025 22:10
- Thu 31 Jul 2025 02:10
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