JULY 4: Russian Sci-fi Special Season - 8:35pm
To the Stars by Hard Ways
(Mikhail Karyukov & Aleksandr Kozyr) 1981 USSR 80 mins
To the Stars by Hard Ways
(Mikhail Karyukov & Aleksandr Kozyr) 1981 USSR 80 mins
The starship Pushkin finds an abandoned vessel in deep space filled with the decaying bodies of humanoids. There is, however, one surviving crew who seeks the earthlings' help to restore her severely polluted planet to its natural splendour. This delirious space adventure features bionic women, cosmic mercenaries, & the most embarrassing guy-in-a-suit robot ever. After the fall of the USSR, it inevitably became a cult hit amongst hip Russians. Imported, restored 35mm print.
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JULY 4: Russian Sci-fi Special Season - 9:10pm
The Amphibian Man
(Mikhail Karyukov & Aleksandr Kozyr) 1959 USSR 80 mins
The Amphibian Man
(Mikhail Karyukov & Aleksandr Kozyr) 1959 USSR 80 mins
(Gennadi Kazansky & Vladimir Chebotaryov) 1962 USSR 95 mins One of the most beloved Russian films ever. The rather tall tale of a handsome, gilled mutant unfolds in an oddly conceived coastal locale among pearl divers, rogues & old salts. Perhaps the ultimate product of the late '50s-early '60s "Thaw", The Amphibian Man surreally brims with Latin song-&-dance numbers & Russian stars in brownface; it has to be seen to be believed. Imported 35mm print.
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