For the first time in the history of cinema, a feature film was shot in space with professional actors. For twelve days, a Russian team made up of actress Yuliya Peresild and director Klim Chipenko – who also acted as cinematographer and make-up artist for the occasion – of two understudies and a real cosmonaut turned to the very heart of the International Space Station. In space, then. A world first and a national pride in Russia which, as often, played modesty to talk about it (no). It must be said that there is something to brag about: “Le Défi” is at the same time a scientific record, cinematography and a political coup. By becoming the first nation to make a professional film in space, Russia is reactivating its good old rivalry with the United States on the front of the “conquest of space”. In fact, the United States had announced in 2020 their desire to play Tom Cruise from space. By learning about the ambitions of its lifelong rival, Russia has decided to embark on the adventure as well. And was faster to achieve it. We talk about it with Ambre Chalumeau in his Brigade.
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