Baikonur
Originally released in 2011. Baikonur is a drama/romance film. directed by Veit Helmer.
Starring Alexander Asochakov, Marie de Villepin, and Sitora Farmonova
Synopsis
“Whatever falls from heaven, you may keep.” So goes the unwritten law of the Kazakh steppes. A law avidly adhered to by the inhabitants of a small village, who collect the space debris that falls downrange from the nearby Baikonur space station. The last two youthful members of the village are the radio operator Iskander, known as Gagarin, and the spirited Nazira. While Nazira finds it increasing difficult to conceal her love for Iskander by means of her unconventional behaviour, Iskander is evidently not only crazy about Baikonur and the vastness of outer space, but also deeply smitten with the beautiful French astronaut Julie Mahé, whose journey to the stars he wistfully follows on television.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (29 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Alexander Asochakov
as Iskander 'Gagarin' Orinbekov
Marie de Villepin
as Julie Mahé
Sitora Farmonova
as Nazira
Waléra Kanischtscheff
as Baikonur Chef (voice)
Yevgeniy Yefremov
as Roscosmos-Boss
Nurlan Abilov
as Timur
Muchit Izimov
as Adylgey
Sayat Merekeuly
as Agai
Yessim Seghizbayev
as One-eyed Enemy
Oleg Poltoratskikh
as Russian Cosmonaut
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Veit Helmer-Filmproduktion
- CTB Film Company
- Star.KZ Tandem Production
- Eurasia Film Production
- ARTE
- RBB
- BR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baikonur about?
“Whatever falls from heaven, you may keep.” So goes the unwritten law of the Kazakh steppes. A law avidly adhered to by the inhabitants of a small village, who collect the space debris that fal...
Who directed Baikonur?
Baikonur was directed by Veit Helmer.
How long is Baikonur?
Baikonur has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Baikonur released?
Baikonur was released on September 1, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Baikonur?
The main cast of Baikonur includes Alexander Asochakov, Marie de Villepin, Sitora Farmonova, Waléra Kanischtscheff, Yevgeniy Yefremov.