Paper Soldier
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Paper Soldier
Another success of a young Russian filmmaker at one of the most prestigious European film festivals. Alexey German's Jr.'s Silver Lion as best director with his recent film, 'Paper Soldier', once again confirms that Russian cinema is reappearing on the world cultural map. The film was also awarded a prize for best cinematography. The events of 'Paper Soldier' unravel during the Kruschev era in the Baikonur cosmodrome, where over the course of 6 weeks a doctor, Daniil Pokrovsky, is preparing the first team of astronauts for their journey into space. The name of the film is derived from the famous song by Bulat Okudzhava, which acts as the musical motif of the film.