Pedro Arrupe. Yo viví la bomba atómica

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On 6 August 1945, at 8:15:17 am, the Enola Gay dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, forever altering the course of history. The documentary "Pedro Arrupe. Yo viví la bomba atómica" recounts this pivotal moment through the experiences of Pedro Arrupe, a Basque Jesuit priest and missionary from Bilbao. The film presents not only the catastrophic effects of the bomb but also Arrupe's immediate response as he witnessed the aftermath, focusing on the plight of the victims and the urgent need for humanitarian aid. Through archival footage and personal accounts, the documentary highlights Arrupe's efforts to provide medical assistance and comfort to those affected by the bombing. It contrasts the iconic imagery of the nuclear explosion with the harrowing realities faced by survivors. As the film unfolds, it leaves viewers with the sobering sight of the devastated city and the lives irreversibly changed, emphasizing the moral questions surrounding such unprecedented destruction.