Director: PicoPry
Bomb Atom Chegooneh Sakhte Mishavad? is a 2025 Iranian science documentary produced by PicoPry that walks viewers through the physics and engineering behind nuclear weapons, from raw ore extraction to the construction of modern warheads, in just twelve minutes of dense visual storytelling.
What is Bomb Atom Chegooneh Sakhte Mishavad about?
The documentary opens underground, tracing uranium as it is mined from ore deposits and prepared for industrial processing. It then moves through the stages of isotope enrichment — first for uranium, then for plutonium — explaining how raw material is refined to weapons-grade purity. The final act shows how these materials are assembled into a functional device, contrasting early atomic designs with contemporary configurations. Three-dimensional simulations are used throughout to make each stage concrete and visually legible, giving audiences an accurate picture of a process that is rarely explained in accessible terms.
Cast & crew
The documentary is credited to PicoPry, the Iranian science-content producer behind the film. No on-screen presenters or named academic experts are listed in the production credits. The film relies on narration and 3D animation to deliver its scientific material rather than interview-based presentation.
Context & significance
Short-form science documentaries have found a dedicated audience among Persian-speaking viewers who want rigorous technical content in their own language. Nuclear physics sits at the intersection of global headlines and everyday curiosity for many in the Iranian diaspora — a community that grew up hearing about enrichment programs, sanctions, and geopolitical negotiations without ever receiving a clear, plain-language account of the underlying science. This film fills that gap, treating the subject as a matter of physics and engineering rather than politics, making it accessible to viewers of any background who simply want to understand how these devices actually work.
Where & how to watch
Bomb Atom Chegooneh Sakhte Mishavad? is available on K-Time in its original Persian audio. Stream it on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no geo-blocking, no VPN needed. Subscribe and cancel anytime.