Mir Friends
“A COSMONAUT IS STRANDED IN SPACE. THE U.S.S.R. IS ABOUT TO FALL APART. AND BERNARD HAS JUST MADE CONTACT.”
Synopsis
Described by one critic as 'Ballykissangel meets Apollo 13', this short (26 minute) film is based on the extraordinary true story of a Donegal 'ham' radio enthusiast who made contact with a Soviet cosmonaut stranded on the MIR Space station during the summer of 1991.
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- Director
- Peter Kelly
- Original Title
- Mir Friends
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Esra Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Kelly
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Kelly
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mir Friends
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What is Mir Friends about?
Described by one critic as 'Ballykissangel meets Apollo 13', this short (26 minute) film is based on the extraordinary true story of a Donegal 'ham' radio enthusiast who made contact with a Soviet cosmonaut stranded on the MIR Space station during the summer of 1991.
Who directed Mir Friends?
Mir Friends was directed by Peter Kelly.
Who stars in Mir Friends?
The principal cast of Mir Friends includes Joe Gallagher, Richard Croxford, Des Cave.
When was Mir Friends released and how long is it?
Mir Friends was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 26m.