In Wackersdorf, Bavaria, local residents and activists, including Irmgard Gietl, protested against a proposed nuclear reprocessing plant, highlighting environmental and health concerns.
Synopsis
In Wackersdorf, Bavaria, local residents and activists, including Irmgard Gietl, protested against a proposed nuclear reprocessing plant, highlighting environmental and health concerns.
Synopsis
In Wackersdorf, a small town in Bavaria, local residents faced the announcement of a nuclear reprocessing plant in February 1985. Activists, including Irmgard Gietl and members of the Anti-Nuclear Movement, organized protests against the facility. "Spaltprozesse" documents these grassroots efforts and the political changes that emerged in response to the planned plant. The film captures the tensions between the community and government officials, illustrating the struggle over environmental safety and public health in the region.
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Why Watch
- See citizens' protests against the Wackersdorf nuclear plant.
- Meet key figures like Hans Schuierer and Irmgard Gietl.
- Find out about the political tensions in Bavaria during the 1980s.
Did You Know
- The film won eleven awards, making it the most successful documentary of 1987/88.
- The Wackersdorf nuclear reprocessing plant was announced on February 4, 1985.
- The film is part of a Nuclear Power Trilogy that includes three other films.
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Who directed the documentary Spaltprozesse?
Spaltprozesse was directed by Claus Strigel and Bertram Verhaag.
What year was the Wackersdorf nuclear reprocessing plant announced?
The Wackersdorf nuclear reprocessing plant was announced on February 4, 1985.
How many awards did Spaltprozesse win?
Spaltprozesse won eleven awards and was the most successful documentary film of 1987/88.
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