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Tsunami: Wave of Disaster

Factual/Environment & People/90 min/Beta/2007

This dramatic documentary follows the events of the 2004 Tsunami through the eyes of seven survivors. Through their personal story the buildup to the Tsunami and the terrifying moments that follows it is revealed. The film travels from Indonesia to India to Sri Lanka, traveling the same route as the wave, and follows the death and destructions, tales of courage and survival. This clip looks at the story of Totanagey, an Onge tribaland his story of how he and his community survived.

• Bafta Winner for Best Documentary score and editing, UK

• Nominated for Emmy for Best Dramatic Documentary, USA

Director (India): Anirban Dutta Gupta
Camera (India): Anirban Dutta Gupta
Series Director: Kevin Sim
Production Agency: FBC Media
Producer: BBC One

Broadcast Partner: BBC One, Doordarshan
Duration: 90 min
Format: HD
Language: English and local dialects/Subtitled in English

Year: 2007

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