Once Upon a Time in Leningrad
Однажды в Ленинграде
Synopsis
A film about Pavel Klushantsev (1910–1999), an outstanding Soviet director at the Lennauchfilm studio and creator of popular science films about space, who foresaw advancements in space exploration decades ahead. Drawing on unique documentary footage, the film traces Klushantsev’s life story. He endured revolutions, wars, professional triumphs, and dismissal from his beloved work, yet never lost faith in humanity’s boundless potential to build a better world.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mikhail Arkhipov
- Screenplay & Story
- Ksenia Okhapkina, Timur Timerkaev
- Original Title
- Однажды в Ленинграде
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Lenfilm, Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mikhail Arkhipov
Ksenia Okhapkina, Timur Timerkaev
Aleksandr Burov
Mikhail Arkhipov
Eduard Suvorov, Anastasia Rzheshevskaya
Department Leadership Roster
Mikhail Arkhipov
Director
Aleksandr Burov
Director of Photography
Ksenia Okhapkina
Writer
Eduard Suvorov
Producer
Anastasia Rzheshevskaya
Producer
Timur Timerkaev
Writer
Mikhail Arkhipov
Production Design
Mikhail Arkhipov
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time in Leningrad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once Upon a Time in Leningrad about?
A film about Pavel Klushantsev (1910–1999), an outstanding Soviet director at the Lennauchfilm studio and creator of popular science films about space, who foresaw advancements in space exploration decades ahead. Drawing on unique documentary footage, the film traces Klushantsev’s life story. He endured revolutions, wars, professional triumphs, and dismissal from his beloved work, yet never lost faith in humanity’s boundless potential to build a better world.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Leningrad?
Once Upon a Time in Leningrad was directed by Mikhail Arkhipov.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Leningrad?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time in Leningrad includes Valentin Morozov, Pavel Klushantsev.
When was Once Upon a Time in Leningrad released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time in Leningrad was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.