First on the Moon (2005)

We are the first. USSR.

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In spring 1938 in the mountains in the north of Chile a fiery UFO, later named "Chilean Sphere ", fell down. The investigation of this episode, made by a film crew, has led to a sensational discovery. It appeared that before the Second World War (in the thirties) in the USSR a secret space program had been developed. The Soviet scientists and military authorities managed to launch the first spacecraft 23 years prior to Jury Gagarin's flight! "The First on the Moon" tells about everyday life, heroic deeds and tragedy of the first group of the Soviet cosmonauts. It is the first Russian film shot in a very rare genre 'mockumentary' or 'documentary fiction'.

Director: Alexey Fedorchenko
Genre: Mystery, Science Fiction
Runtime: 75 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Sergey Sidelnikov
Cinematography: Anatoly Lesnikov
Editing: Lyudmila Zalozhneva
Production: Kinokompaniya Strana, 29th February Film Company, Sverdlovsk Film Studio
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Budget: $1M
Original Language: ru

Keywords

soviet union, satire, rocket, chile, fake documentary, found footage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is First on the Moon about?
In spring 1938 in the mountains in the north of Chile a fiery UFO, later named "Chilean Sphere ", fell down. The investigation of this episode, made by a film crew, has led to a sensational discovery. It appeared that before the Second World War (in the thirties) in the USSR a secret space program had been developed. The Soviet scientists and military authorities managed to launch the first spacecraft 23 years prior to Jury Gagarin's flight! "The First on the Moon" tells about everyday life, heroic deeds and tragedy of the first group of the Soviet cosmonauts. It is the first Russian film shot in a very rare genre 'mockumentary' or 'documentary fiction'.
Who directed First on the Moon?
First on the Moon was directed by Alexey Fedorchenko.
Who stars in First on the Moon?
First on the Moon stars Aleksey Anisimov, Viktoriya Ilyinskaya, Viktor Kotov, Yuri Yershov, Anatoli Otradnov, Igor Sannikov.
How long is First on the Moon?
First on the Moon has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is First on the Moon?
First on the Moon is a Mystery, Science Fiction film.
What is the budget of First on the Moon?
First on the Moon had a budget of $1M.
Where was First on the Moon produced?
First on the Moon was produced in Russia.