Generation Sputnik
Originally released in 2016. Generation Sputnik is a documentary/history film. directed by André Schäfer. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Andreas C. Knigge, Matthias Horx, and Andreas Eschbach
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Andreas C. Knigge
as Self - Writer and Journalist
Matthias Horx
as Self - Futurologist
Andreas Eschbach
as Self - Writer
Pierre Christin
as Self - Comic Writer
Jean-Claude Mézières
as Self - Comic Penciler
Wolfgang Völz
as Self - Actor
Roswitha Völz
as Self - Dancer
Oliver Elser
as Self - Exhibition Curator
Ingrid Wilp
as Self - Charles Wilp's Widow
Walter Jonas
as Self - Painter (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ARTE GEIE
- Florianfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Generation Sputnik about?
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 sp...
Who directed Generation Sputnik?
Generation Sputnik was directed by André Schäfer.
How long is Generation Sputnik?
Generation Sputnik has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Generation Sputnik released?
Generation Sputnik was released on December 1, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Generation Sputnik?
The main cast of Generation Sputnik includes Andreas C. Knigge, Matthias Horx, Andreas Eschbach, Pierre Christin, Jean-Claude Mézières.