CinemaOSMovie · 2026 · 0h 53m

The Great Smog of London

68%(3)IMDbDocumentaryHistoryTV Movie

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.

Directed byPierre Sainteny

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 53m
Language
FR
Released
April 2, 2026
Studios
13 ProdsARTEVia Découvertes Films

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring
Chloé Réjon

Chloé Réjon

Main narrator (voice)

Valérie Levy

Valérie Levy

Narrator (voice)

Alain Ghazal

Narrator (voice)

Patrick Kuban

Patrick Kuban

Narrator (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Pierre Sainteny
Written by
Pierre Sainteny
Produced by
Bettina Hofmann
Steven Artels

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