
The Polygon
The Polygon shines a light on the village of Sarzhal in East Kazakhstan, situated only 18kms from the perimeter of the former Semipalatinsk Test Site, that was home to over 600 nuclear detonations. Between 1949 and 1991 the Soviet Union detonated 116 above ground bombs, whose massive radioactive mushroom clouds were witnessed by thousands of innocent and unsuspecting Kazakh villagers. They gazed openmouthed at the spectacle, completely unaware that nuclear fallout was raining down on them, their children, livestock and homes. 20 years after the closure of The Polygon they are still suffering high rates of cancer, cancer related diseases and mental illness. The Polygon takes us on a journey from the twisted Cold War experiments to those victims who remain today, still suffering despite the emergence of Kazakhstan as a major economic player on the global stage.
TMDB
6.5/10
2 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- English
- cold war
- sarzhal, east kazakhstan
- nuclear detonations
- the soviet union
- semipalatinsk test site
- testing venue nuclear weapons
Where to watch
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Release dates
AustraliaAU
- Theatrical4 Nov 2014
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Polygon released?
- The Polygon was released on 4 November 2014.
- Where can I watch The Polygon online?
- The Polygon is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Polygon?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Polygon is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Polygon?
- The Polygon holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 2 votes.
- Who directed The Polygon?
- The Polygon (2014) was directed by Adam Schomer.
- How long is The Polygon?
- The Polygon runs for 54m.












