Antony Butts

UK / 2011 / 65 min

After the Apocalypse shows, in heart breaking clarity, the effect of massive radiation on a community.  Soviet testing in Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan, led to widespread birth defects in the population, which continue to be passed onto newborn children. Director Anthony Butts follows a pregnant woman Bibigul and a doctor, Nurmagambetov. Bibigul, who despite potentially carrying ‘defective’ genetics – wants to deliver her baby.

Dr Nurmagambetov, on the other hand, would like to see women like Bibigul banned from having children to avoid future generations born disabled or ‘disfigured’. Amidst the stunning images and emotive encounters, the film ultimately leaves audiences wondering; will medicine help or punish the victims After the Apocalypse?

Australian Premiere

Sat, October 8 - 5:00 pm
Cinema 2, Chauvel Cinema

Selected Festivals & Awards

Hotdocs / Sheffield Doc/Fest

Director: Antony Butts
Producers: Natasha Dack, Antony Butts, Sarah Tierney
Editor: Hugh Williams
Print Source: Tigerlily Films

Screening with:
We Are Illuminated by William Head
Australia / 2010 / 13 min