Blackout

2013 1h 11m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 14

Drama

Synopsis

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A terrifyingly realistic counter-factual drama-documentary exploring the effects of a devastating cyber-attack on Britain's national electricity grid. Based on meticulous research and real government contingency plans, Blackout combines real and fake user-generated footage, CCTV archive and news reports to build a terrifyingly realistic account of Britain being plunged into darkness. What might happen if Britain experienced a nationwide power cut?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jemima Abey
Karen
Faraz Ayub
Neighbour
Theo Barklem-Biggs
Karl
Michelle Bonnard
Nurse Gabby
Janie Booth
Nan
Scarlett Brookes
Chloe
Josh Casswell
Dean
Jordan Dawes
Dr. Peter Hines

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ben Chanan
Writers: Ben Chanan, Joe Barton
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 71-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jon Opstad. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Anna Bench shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Jemima Abey and Faraz Ayub and Theo Barklem-Biggs carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3223412 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ben Chanan directs. Jon Opstad scores. Anna Bench cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 71-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 13 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Jon Opstad. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Anna Bench shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jemima Abey and Faraz Ayub and Theo Barklem-Biggs carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt3223412 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.