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202288 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Irradiated

202288 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

People who have survived the irradiation of war share their experiences in a film recommended for those who believe they are immune to its effects.

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People who have survived the irradiation of war share their experiences in a film recommended for those who believe they are immune to its effects.

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Rithy Panh

Rithy Panhdirector

Rithy Panh

Rithy Panhwriter

Agnès Sénémaudwriter

Christophe Bataillewriter

André Wilms

André Wilmscast

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A film about people who have survived the irradiation of war and recommended to those who believe they are immune to it.

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