First on the Moon

Set in the spring of 1938, "First on the Moon" follows a film crew investigating a fiery UFO incident in Chile. Their findings lead to a sensational revelation: the USSR had developed a secret space program and launched a spacecraft 23 years before Yuri Gagarin's famous flight.

The film delves into the lives, heroic acts, and tragedies of the first Soviet cosmonauts, offering a blend of science fiction and satire. As the first Russian film in the mockumentary genre, it presents a distinctive storytelling approach that challenges perceptions of history.

With a runtime of 75 minutes, this film features notable performances from actors Yuri Yershov, Igor Sannikov, Sergey Yarmolyuk, Anton Eskin, and Andrey Osipov. For collectors, the film is available on DVD, adding a unique piece to any collection focused on international cinema or science fiction.