RUSSIAN SPACE FILM WEEK
To coincide with the 'COSMONAUTS: BIRTH OF THE SPACE AGE' exhibition at the Science Museum
*All films are shown in Russian with English subtitles
GAGARIN. FIRST IN SPACE / ГАГАРИН. ПЕРВЫЙ В КОСМОСЕ
2013, Russia
Running time: 1h 48m
Director: Pavel Parkhomenko
The story of Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, who became the first man in space in 1961 and the mission of Vostok-1. The only film about Gagarin endorsed by his family. Screening accompanied by talk of filmmaker.
11 November, 18.30 - Gate Cinema, 87 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JZ
Tickets: £5. Book tickets here
DREAMING OF SPACE / КОСМОС КАК ПРЕДЧУВСТВИЕ
2005, Russia
Running time: 1h 30m
Director: Alexei Uchitel
A story of a simple, naive Russian man Konek and the people around him: his love and her sister and a mysterious man. The film is set in 1957, time of changes, time of waiting for something big to happen. Golden George Prize at the 27th Moscow International Film Festival.
12 November, 18.30 - GO Jones Lecture theatre, Queen Mary University, Mile End Campus London E1 4NS
Tickets: £2. Book tickets here
SPACE DOGS / БЕЛКА И СТРЕЛКА. ЗВЕЗДНЫЕ СОБАКИ
2010, Russia
Running time: 1h 28m
Directors: Inna Evlannikova, Sviatoslav Ushakov
Animated film. The film is based on the story of Soviet space dogs and honors the first animals who survived an orbital space trip.
14 November, 17.00 - David Sizer Lecture theatre, Mile End Campus London E1 4NS
Tickets: £2. Book tickets here
