Planet 888
Планета 888
Synopsis
Two cosmonauts arrive on a barren world and begin a clean-up operation. In the course of their duties, they revive the planet’s civilisation and discover the real reason for its devastation- thermonuclear war. Produced after the peak of tensions in the late Cold War, this animated short from Armenfilm reflects a muted optimism that humanity might- just- avoid total destruction. It also demonstrates the strength of animation under the Soviet system, where even the smaller state studios were capable of inventive but technically polished work.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladimir Mayilyan
- Screenplay & Story
- Evert Payazat, Hrachya Beyleryan
- Original Score
- E. Erznkyan
- Original Title
- Планета 888
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Armenia Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladimir Mayilyan
Evert Payazat, Hrachya Beyleryan
E. Erznkyan
Alice Kyurdyan
S. Petrosyan
Department Leadership Roster
Vladimir Mayilyan
Director
Evert Payazat
Writer
Alice Kyurdyan
Director of Photography
S. Petrosyan
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Planet 888
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What is Planet 888 about?
Two cosmonauts arrive on a barren world and begin a clean-up operation. In the course of their duties, they revive the planet’s civilisation and discover the real reason for its devastation- thermonuclear war. Produced after the peak of tensions in the late Cold War, this animated short from Armenfilm reflects a muted optimism that humanity might- just- avoid total destruction. It also demonstrates the strength of animation under the Soviet system, where even the smaller state studios were capable of inventive but technically polished work.
Who directed Planet 888?
Planet 888 was directed by Vladimir Mayilyan.
Who stars in Planet 888?
The principal cast of Planet 888 includes Not specified.
When was Planet 888 released and how long is it?
Planet 888 was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Planet 888?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Planet 888 was composed by E. Erznkyan.