The Inhabited Island (Russian: Обитаемый остров) is a science fiction film directed by Fyodor Bondarchuk based on a 1971 novel by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky of the same Russian name,published in English as Prisoners of Power.
The Inhabited Island (Russian: Обитаемый остров) is a science fiction film directed by Fyodor Bondarchuk based on a 1971 novel by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky of the same Russian name, published in English as Prisoners of Power. Due to the length of the filmed material, the film was released in two installments. The first movie was released in Russia on December 18, 2008 and the conclusion released on April 23, 2009.
The film was met with mixed reviews. It was praised for visual style and being faithful to the original novel, but also criticized for its direction and editing.
Due to the length of the filmed material,
the film was released in two installments.
The first movie was released in Russia on December 18, 2008
and the conclusion released on April 23, 2009.
PART I
In the year 2157, the main character, Maxim Kammerer (Stepanov),
is a space pilot of the Free Search Group. His spaceship is damaged
and he crash lands on an unknown planet.
The ship detonates just after Maxim crawls out of it. Maxim is discovered
and made captive by Zef (Garmash), a native of the planet.
Guy Gaal (Fyodorov), a corporal of the Guards,
is assigned to escort him to the capital.
PART II
The second part is named Skhvatka (Skirmish);
it starts with a brief description of the first part plot.
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