This Fantastic World 3 (1980)
A 1980 Soviet television sci-fi anthology staging works by Alexander Green and the Strugatsky brothers.
This Fantastic World 3 - Movie Information
- Original Title: Этот фантастический мир. Фильм 3
- Release Year: 1980
- Directed by: Tamara Pavluchenko
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Sci-Fi
- Original Language: Russian
- Spoken Languages: Russian
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 28, 1980 (SU)
- Production Companies: Central Television USSR
- Production Countries: Soviet Union
This Fantastic World 3 - Plot
In this episode, "The Shining World" by Alexander Green and "The Kid" by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky were staged.
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This Fantastic World 3 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Tamara Pavluchenko
Main Cast
- Viktor Sergachyov
- Kirill Ageev
- Ekaterina Krasnobaeva
- Mikhail Zimin
- Isaak Kastrel
- Mikhail Gluzskiy
- Nikolai Timofeyev
- Igor Yankovsky
- Vladimir Koretsky
- Rimma Korostelyova
Writers
- Andrey Kostenetsky
- Lyudmila Ermilina
This Fantastic World 3 - FAQs
What is This Fantastic World 3 about?
This Fantastic World 3 is a 1980 Soviet television film that brings two beloved literary works to the screen: "The Shining World" by Alexander Green and "The Kid" by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. It's a sci-fi anthology episode blending romantic fantasy with the Strugatskys' signature humanist science fiction.
Which literary works are adapted in this episode?
The episode stages two stories: "The Shining World" by Alexander Green, a lyrical fantasy tale, and "The Kid" (also known as "Space Mowgli") by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, a poignant sci-fi story about a child raised in space. Both are cherished classics of Russian speculative fiction.
Who directed This Fantastic World 3?
Tamara Pavluchenko directed this episode. She helmed multiple installments of the This Fantastic World anthology series for Central Television USSR, which adapted classic Soviet and Russian science fiction and fantasy literature for television audiences throughout the late 1970s and 1980s.
Who are the main actors in This Fantastic World 3?
The cast features Viktor Sergachyov, Kirill Ageev, Ekaterina Krasnobaeva, Mikhail Zimin, Isaak Kastrel, and the distinguished Mikhail Gluzskiy, alongside Nikolai Timofeyev, Igor Yankovsky, Vladimir Koretsky, and Rimma Korostelyova. It's a strong ensemble of respected Soviet stage and screen actors.
Is This Fantastic World 3 part of a series?
Yes, it's the third episode of This Fantastic World, a long-running Soviet television anthology series produced by Central Television USSR. Each episode adapted one or two works of science fiction or fantasy literature, making classic speculative fiction accessible to a broad Soviet television audience.
Who were the Strugatsky brothers?
Arkady and Boris Strugatsky were the most celebrated Soviet science fiction writers, known for works like Roadside Picnic and Hard to Be a God. Their story "The Kid" adapted here reflects their trademark blend of adventure and philosophical depth, exploring what it means to be human.
When was This Fantastic World 3 released?
This Fantastic World 3 premiered on June 28, 1980, in the Soviet Union. It was broadcast on Central Television USSR as part of the ongoing anthology series, reaching audiences across the Soviet Union during a golden era of Soviet science fiction television production.
What are similar films to This Fantastic World 3?
If you enjoy this kind of speculative storytelling, you might also like Parallels (2015), Timescape (1992), or Chaos Walking (2021) for their sci-fi sensibilities. For anthology-style or literary adaptations with a philosophical edge, The Wave (2019) and Zygote (2017) are also worth exploring.
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