Once Upon a Time in Leningrad (2025)
A film about Pavel Klushantsev (1910–1999), an outstanding Soviet director at the Lennauchfilm studio and creator of popular science films about space, who foresaw advancements in space exploration decades ahead. Drawing on unique documentary footage, the film traces Klushantsev’s life story. He endured revolutions, wars, professional triumphs, and dismissal from his beloved work, yet never lost faith in humanity’s boundless potential to build a better world.
Director: Mikhail Arkhipov
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: October 21, 2025
Screenplay
Cinematography: Aleksandr Burov
Production: Lenfilm, Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Mikhail Arkhipov
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Once Upon a Time in Leningrad about?
- A film about Pavel Klushantsev (1910–1999), an outstanding Soviet director at the Lennauchfilm studio and creator of popular science films about space, who foresaw advancements in space exploration decades ahead. Drawing on unique documentary footage, the film traces Klushantsev’s life story. He endured revolutions, wars, professional triumphs, and dismissal from his beloved work, yet never lost faith in humanity’s boundless potential to build a better world.
- Who directed Once Upon a Time in Leningrad?
- Once Upon a Time in Leningrad was directed by Mikhail Arkhipov.
- How long is Once Upon a Time in Leningrad?
- Once Upon a Time in Leningrad has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Once Upon a Time in Leningrad?
- Once Upon a Time in Leningrad is a Documentary film.
- Where was Once Upon a Time in Leningrad produced?
- Once Upon a Time in Leningrad was produced in Russia.