The Red Stuff (2000)

The true story of the Russian race for space

The Red Stuff: The True Story of the Russian Race for Space is a film about the first heroes of the cosmos from those early years of Russian space travel. Who were the people behind these first successes? Unique archival material reveals the bravery and the unsurpassed stamina of the cosmonauts. What is true and what is false in our view of Russian space exploration? How do those involved look back on their work and their enforced role in the Soviet political machine? Now that the military secrecy and national propaganda of the Soviet Union has crumbled, see the real story of the other side of the space race.

Director: Leo de Boer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Editing: Berenike Rozgonyi
Country: Netherlands
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Leo de Boer
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Red Stuff about?
The Red Stuff: The True Story of the Russian Race for Space is a film about the first heroes of the cosmos from those early years of Russian space travel. Who were the people behind these first successes? Unique archival material reveals the bravery and the unsurpassed stamina of the cosmonauts. What is true and what is false in our view of Russian space exploration? How do those involved look back on their work and their enforced role in the Soviet political machine? Now that the military secrecy and national propaganda of the Soviet Union has crumbled, see the real story of the other side of the space race.
Who directed The Red Stuff?
The Red Stuff was directed by Leo de Boer.
How long is The Red Stuff?
The Red Stuff has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is The Red Stuff?
The Red Stuff is a Documentary film.
Where was The Red Stuff produced?
The Red Stuff was produced in Netherlands.