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Kin-Dza-Dza!

“The heavens have never seen such an ignominious Patsak as you, Violinist. It grieves me deeply.”

A Satirical Take on Soviet SocietyKin-Dza-Dza!, a 1986 Soviet science fiction comedy film directed by Georgiy Daneliya, was initially met with skepticism by Soviet authorities due to its satirical nature. However, Daneliya persevered and managed to get the film made, despite the challenges of filming in the hot Turkmenistan desert and dealing with bureaucratic red tape that delayed production. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we wrap up this return to our Soviet Sci-Fi series with a…

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