A Soviet cosmonaut is hurtling through space in a malfunctioning space craft and as he faces his death he remembers his childhood on the Russian steppes where he first became aware of the beauty and miracle of flight. Through the eyes of one individual this delightful Australian short encapsulates the massive movement of modern Russian history from feudal peasantry to technological advancement.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
31 December 2004
ACMI Screen Lounge
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B1003599
Languages
English
Russian
Audience classification
ACMI classified
Subject categories
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
Digital Betacam [PAL]; Master
VHS [PAL]; Reference - timecoded
Digital Betacam [PAL]; Sub-master