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Vasilij Zuravlëv, A Cosmic Voyage (still), 1936. Image courtesy of (c) Filmmuseum München/Edition Filmmuseum
A COSMIC VOYAGE (1936)
DIRECTOR: VASILIJ ZURAVLËV
USSR (NOW RUSSIA)
FICTION | 70 MINUTES
SILENT WITH ARABIC AND ENGLISH SUBTITLES
The last Soviet silent feature, A Cosmic Voyage was produced at a time when talkies had become a firmly established practice. This ambitious 1936 film employs elaborate special effects to envision Moscow in 1946, through the lens of Stalin-era futurism. The film's highlight is a remarkably convincing lunar expedition depicting a spaceship's journey to the moon.
Conversation with Planetary Scientist Dr. Noora Alsaeed
Following the screening, join us for a conversation with planetary scientist Dr Noora Alsaeed. Together, we will explore why humans are so interested in space exploration. Drawing on her work in space science, Dr Alsaeed will discuss what drives our fascination with the cosmos, from humanity’s earliest imaginings to ground-breaking scientific discoveries.
Image:
Vasilij Zuravlëv, A Cosmic Voyage (still), 1936. Image courtesy of (c) Filmmuseum München/Edition Filmmuseum
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