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Generation Sputnik (2016)

6.520160h 52mDE
DocumentaryHistoryTV Movie

Directed by Jonas Niewianda

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

0h 52m

Language

DE

Release

December 1, 2016

Director

Jonas Niewianda

Overview

From 1957 —the year in which the Soviets put the Sputnik 1 satellite into orbit— to 1969 —when American astronaut Neil Armstrong walked on the surface of the moon—, the beginnings of the space conquest were depicted in popular culture: cinema, television, comics and literature of the time contain nu...

Cast

Andreas C. Knigge

Andreas C. Knigge

Self - Writer and Journalist

Matthias Horx

Matthias Horx

Self - Futurologist

Andreas Eschbach

Andreas Eschbach

Self - Writer

Pierre Christin

Pierre Christin

Self - Comic Writer

Jean-Claude Mézières

Jean-Claude Mézières

Self - Comic Penciler

Wolfgang Völz

Wolfgang Völz

Self - Actor

Roswitha Völz

Roswitha Völz

Self - Dancer

Oliver Elser

Oliver Elser

Self - Exhibition Curator

Ingrid Wilp

Ingrid Wilp

Self - Charles Wilp's Widow

Walter Jonas

Walter Jonas

Self - Painter (archive footage)

Charles Wilp

Charles Wilp

Self - Artist (archive footage)

Buzz Aldrin

Buzz Aldrin

Self - Astronaut (archive footage)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Generation Sputnik (2016), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

From 1957 —the year in which the Soviets put the Sputnik 1 satellite into orbit— to 1969 —when American astronaut Neil Armstrong walked on the surface of the moon—, the beginnings of the space conquest were depicted in popular culture: cinema, television, comics and literature of the time contain numerous references to an imagined future.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Generation Sputnik. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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