Planet 888 (1985)
Two cosmonauts arrive on a barren world and begin a clean-up operation. In the course of their duties, they revive the planet’s civilisation and discover the real reason for its devastation- thermonuclear war. Produced after the peak of tensions in the late Cold War, this animated short from Armenfilm reflects a muted optimism that humanity might- just- avoid total destruction. It also demonstrates the strength of animation under the Soviet system, where even the smaller state studios were capable of inventive but technically polished work.
Director: Vladimir Mailian
Genre: Science Fiction, Animation
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: April 12, 1985
Screenplay
- Evert Payazat
- Hrachya Beyleryan (Script Editor)
Music: E. Erznkyan
Cinematography: Alice Kyurdyan
Production: Armenia Studio
Country: Soviet Union
Language: No Language
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Vladimir Mailian
More Films in Genre: Science Fiction, Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Planet 888 about?
- Two cosmonauts arrive on a barren world and begin a clean-up operation. In the course of their duties, they revive the planet’s civilisation and discover the real reason for its devastation- thermonuclear war. Produced after the peak of tensions in the late Cold War, this animated short from Armenfilm reflects a muted optimism that humanity might- just- avoid total destruction. It also demonstrates the strength of animation under the Soviet system, where even the smaller state studios were capable of inventive but technically polished work.
- Who directed Planet 888?
- Planet 888 was directed by Vladimir Mailian.
- How long is Planet 888?
- Planet 888 has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Planet 888?
- Planet 888 is a Science Fiction, Animation film.
- Where was Planet 888 produced?
- Planet 888 was produced in Soviet Union.