Laika (2017)
Life is not easy for Laika, a dog on the outskirts of a big Russian city. She is caught and forcibly retrained to become a pioneer in astronautics. Soon after her lift-off into space, a number of animals follow that are hurriedly launched from Houston and Baikonur. The animals travel astray, but finally manage, with the help of a black hole, to colonize a faraway planet. After a short period of harmonious, undisturbed co-existence with indigenous life forms, however, first human cosmonaut run ashore on their planet, and their harmonious life, indeed their very survival, are suddenly in jeopardy.
Director: Aurel Klimt
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Science Fiction
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: November 2, 2017
Cast
- Helena Dvořáková - Laika (voice)
- Karel Zima - Yuri Leftkin (voice)
- Petr Čtvrtníček - Queerneck (voice)
- Jan Vondráček - Ham / Cow (voice)
- Miroslav Táborský - Neil Knockout (voice)
- Robert Nebřenský - Professor Vorolev / Pig (voice)
- Jan Budař - Assistant Tossoff (voice)
- Martin Matejka - Younger Knacker / Professor Tossoff (voice)
- Vladimír Merta - Older Knacker (voice)
Screenplay
- Aurel Klimt (Story)
- Aurel Klimt (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Radek Loukota
Editing: Aurel Klimt
Production: Studio ZVON, Universal Production Partners, Studio Bystrouška, Česká televize
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Budget: $3M
Original Language: cs
Keywords
puppet film
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Laika about?
- Life is not easy for Laika, a dog on the outskirts of a big Russian city. She is caught and forcibly retrained to become a pioneer in astronautics. Soon after her lift-off into space, a number of animals follow that are hurriedly launched from Houston and Baikonur. The animals travel astray, but finally manage, with the help of a black hole, to colonize a faraway planet. After a short period of harmonious, undisturbed co-existence with indigenous life forms, however, first human cosmonaut run ashore on their planet, and their harmonious life, indeed their very survival, are suddenly in jeopardy.
- Who directed Laika?
- Laika was directed by Aurel Klimt.
- Who stars in Laika?
- Laika stars Helena Dvořáková, Karel Zima, Petr Čtvrtníček, Jan Vondráček, Miroslav Táborský, Robert Nebřenský.
- How long is Laika?
- Laika has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Laika?
- Laika is a Animation, Comedy, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of Laika?
- Laika had a budget of $3M.
- Where was Laika produced?
- Laika was produced in Czech Republic.