

For five days in December 1952, a thick smog suffocated the British capital causing the death of thousands of Londoners. The health catastrophe lead to a realisation, in Britain and around the world, that air pollution was a serious threat to human health. This documentary reveals what happened, hour by hour, in one of the worst peacetime disasters of the 20th century.
Director
Pierre Sainteny
Writers
Pierre Sainteny
Release Date
April 2, 2026
Runtime
0h 53m
Status
Released
Original Language
fr
Vote Count
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