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The Man Who Saved the World

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The film tells the story of Lt. Colonel Stanislav E. Petrov of the Soviet Army, who held the fate of the world in his hands for a few crucial minutes. When an alarm indicated five American nuclear missiles had been launched, he trusted his gut and convinced the armed forces it was a false alarm, preventing a nuclear war. Two decades later, he journeys to the United States, where he is acknowledged for his heroic act and meets his former enemies. “The Man Who Saved the World” focuses on Petrov’s extraordinary decision that prevented planetary destruction, highlighting his courage and the monumental weight of his choice.


Press

  • Film News UK
    The clean and stark words on screen married with excellently acted drama
    Simon Kennedy
  • Radio Times
    Petrov's story is fascinating, and there's no doubt that it deserves to be told
    Stephen Carty
  • The Hollywood News
    When was the last time you watched a film that was truly important? And not just in a “Everyone should see this,” kind of way, but a film that made you see the world completely differently. A film that you believe really should be watched by everyone alive. THE MAN WHO SAVED THE WORLD may very well be one of cinema’s greatest achievements, working as both a cautionary tale, intense thriller, and joyous celebration of true humanity.
    Luke Ryan Baldock

Festival Participation

  • Bodil Awards - 2016
    Winner Bodil Best Documentary
  • Danish Film Awards (Robert) - 2016
    Winner Robert Best Documentary
  • Woodstock Film Festival - 2014
    Nominee Jury Prize Best Narrative Feature; Winner Honorable Mention Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature; Winner Honorable Mention James Lyons Award for Best Editing of a Narrative Feature
  • Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival - 2013
    Nominee Best International Documentary
  • CPH:DOX - 2014
    Nominee Politiken's Audience Award; Nominee Nordic Dox Award
  • Nordisk Panorama - 2015
    Nominee Nordic Documentary Film Award
  • Impact Docs Awards - 2017
    Winner Award of Excellence Best Documentary Feature
  • Sunscreen Film Festival, US - 2015
    Winner Festival Prize Best Feature Film
  • Uranium International Film Festival - 2016
    Winner Festival Prize; Winner Best Documentary Best Documentary Feature

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