# The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari (2022)

> A harrowing documentary reconstruction of the Whakaari eruption that turns a New Zealand disaster into a portrait of courage, loss, and collective resilience.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/958856

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Documentary, Drama
- Director: Rory Kennedy
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21439528/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: harrowing, urgent, compassionate, serious documentary night, history viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping account of courage and survival in the face of nature's fury.

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