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Sputnik: The Russian Identity and Aliens

13 November 2020

At first glance, Egor Abramenko's directorial debut may just seem to be another alien slasher. Be that as it may, we discuss the historical context of Sputnik and how this helps to generate a far more unique cinematic experience. We also critique Abramenko's intentions of paving a new way for Russian sci-fi cinema.