76 Days

There are no hugely dramatic moments in 76 Days. It is wholly unsentimental and, allowing for the fact the stream of events must be put into some kind of narrative form, unmanipulative.

Compelling and surprising, 76 Days is a seemingly apolitical yet oddly sanitised fly-on-the-wall documentary that puts you on the front lines of an eerily well-managed response to the coronavirus outbreak.

The takeaway from this thing is...thank GOD for these people.

This is primary evidence right from the source of history.

Timing is everything in current affairs culture, and this intimate documentary account of the first 76 days of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan early last year is an illustrative case.

Crucially, there's also an element of hope and even humour in this affecting tribute to healthcare workers everywhere.

The film is a gem of a ripping tale and a great example of human persistence in extreme circumstances.

76 Days is an incredibly difficult and painful film that ultimately accomplishes exactly what the film seeks out to achieve.

The definition of a not-to-be-missed film.

Whether this film serves as a reflection or projection for the current pandemic, it will surely speak to you in some way.