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The Planet

The Planet

Apr 09, 2026 · 1h 51m

Director

Mikhail Arkhipov

Overview

August 1960. Director Nikolai Berentsev is working on a large-scale science fiction film about an expedition to Venus. The construction of grandiose decorations begins in the pavilion. Berentsev himself develops models of planets and spacecraft, comes up with special devices for combined filming. He tries to imagine and visualize something that no one has ever seen — life on other planets. He believes that fantasy should run ahead of science, but faces skepticism from colleagues and the scientific community. In the end, he himself begins to doubt whether his film is needed by the audience, why these dreams of Space, when there are so many unresolved problems on Earth.

About The Planet

What is The Planet about?

August 1960. Director Nikolai Berentsev is working on a large-scale science fiction film about an expedition to Venus. The construction of grandiose decorations begins in the pavilion. Berentsev himself develops models of planets and spacecraft, comes up with special devices for combined filming. He tries to imagine and visualize something that no one has ever seen — life on other planets. He…

When was The Planet released?

The Planet was released on April 9, 2026.

How long is The Planet?

The Planet runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who directed The Planet?

The Planet was directed by Mikhail Arkhipov.

Who is in the cast of The Planet?

The cast of The Planet includes Sergey Gilev (Nikolai Berentsev), Darya Melnikova, Denis Yasik, Aleksandr Kudrenko and Mikhail Bocharov.

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