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Can We Live Here? focuses on three villages in the Stolyn district of Belarus: Olmany, Terebejov, and Gorodnaïa. Located 200 kilometers from Chernobyl, these communities continue to inhabit an area where the radiation levels were deemed too low for mandatory evacuation. The film presents a landscape that appears unchanged sixteen years after the Chernobyl disaster, yet the residents face an ongoing, invisible threat from radiation.
The documentary captures the daily lives of these farming communities, illustrating how they adapt to their environment while living with the lingering effects of nuclear fallout. Through the experiences of the villagers, the film raises questions about safety, health, and the long-term impacts of living in a contaminated area.
Why Watch
- •Meet the residents of Olmany, Terebejov, and Gorodnaïa.
- •Find out how life persists near Chernobyl.
- •See the impact of radiation on daily life.
Did You Know
•The Stolyn district is located 200 kilometers from Chernobyl.
•Sixteen years after the disaster, life continues in these villages.
•Radiation levels in the area were considered too low for evacuation.
Perfect For
Chernobyl disaster studiesBelarusian cultureNuclear safety discussions