Movie Discussion: Threads (1984), on Nuclear Warfare

A young couple in the British working-class city of Sheffield are preparing for their wedding while global tensions are rising. As their big day approaches, global nuclear warfare erupts — leaving millions dead. This shocking docudrama depicts the unraveling of society following mass devastation.

Threads, written by Barry Hines and directed and produced by Mick Jackson, is a stark portrayal of the effects of a nuclear war on the city of Sheffield, England. The film doesn't shy away from depicting the full horror of nuclear fallout, including the immediate and long-term consequences on human life, infrastructure, the environment, and society. It is known for its intense emotional and psychological impact on viewers, leading to greater public awareness of the nature of nuclear war.

The film was nominated for seven BAFTA (British Academy) awards in 1985 and won for Best Drama, Best Design, Best Film Cameraman, and Best Film Editor. It has been called "a film which comes closest to representing the full horror of nuclear war and its aftermath, as well as the catastrophic impact that the event would have on human culture."

Please watch the movie in advance, available here: https://ok.ru/video/1467261782566

Alternative you can watch (and download) here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qLsDA4jynSddLbCTTaFoj5wMCnwDwEFi/view?usp=drive_link