The Raising of the Kursk

This documentary focuses on the K-141 Kursk, an Oscar-II class nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine that sank in the Barents Sea on August 12, 2000. The film presents reenactments of the explosion that led to the submarine's sinking, along with actual footage that chronicles the efforts to raise the vessel. At 154 meters long and four stories high, the Kursk was the largest attack submarine ever built, making its loss significant in naval history.

The film is produced by CineNova for the Worldwide Discovery Channel and features contributions from NBC’s ‘Dateline’. The documentary offers a detailed look at the tragic events and the impact on the families of the crew, providing a somber reflection on the risks associated with military operations at sea.