Blackout (2013)
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?
Director: Ben Chanan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: September 8, 2013
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
- Kirsty Dillon - Lorrie
- Richard Graham - Mark
Screenplay
Music: Jon Opstad
Editing: Anna Bench
Production: RAW
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
power outage, docudrama, found footage
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blackout about?
- 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?
- Who directed Blackout?
- Blackout was directed by Ben Chanan.
- Who stars in Blackout?
- Blackout stars Jemima Abey, Faraz Ayub, Theo Barklem-Biggs, Michelle Bonnard, Janie Booth, Scarlett Brookes.
- How long is Blackout?
- Blackout has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Blackout?
- Blackout is a Drama film.
- Where was Blackout produced?
- Blackout was produced in United Kingdom.