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6.2 / 10(4 votes)IMDb19722h 7mBulgaria

Third Planet in the Solar System

Трета след Слънцето

Synopsis

The film is in 3 parts: 1) 'Eden' - Aliens from the planet Rhea have flown with a damaged spaceship to Earth, looking for intelligent beings. They find apemen and take one of them into their ship. 2) 'The Wanderer' - A crime writer, who is travelling to see his dying friend, picks up a strange hitchhiker. On his return from the sanatorium, his car goes off the road, but the stranger lifts it into the air and lands it back on the highway. Then he goes to the writer's house and shows him his supernatural abilities. 3) 'My First Day' - Len, an alien traveler arrives on Earth to share with humans the knowledge of their ancient civilization. He meets its inhabitants, who are served by robots and travel back in time, because their life is boring and meaningless. Every day his hostess Lena visits an ancient Slavic settlement and monitors its inhabitants. One day she appears before the hunter Bayan, who has been captivated by her beauty and takes her into his hut.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Georgi Stoyanov
Screenplay & Story
Pavel Vezhinov
Original Score
Kiril Donchev
Original Title
Трета след Слънцето
Country of Origin
Bulgaria
Spoken Languages
Bulgarian
Runtime
2h 7m
Production Studios
Bulgaria Film, Boyana Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Georgi Stoyanov

Screenplay & Story

Pavel Vezhinov

Original Score & Music

Kiril Donchev

Director of Photography

Ivaylo Trenchev

Department Leadership Roster

Georgi Stoyanov

Director

Pavel Vezhinov

Screenplay

Ivaylo Trenchev

Director of Photography

Kiril Donchev

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Third Planet in the Solar System.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Third Planet in the Solar System

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Third Planet in the Solar System about?

The film is in 3 parts: 1) 'Eden' - Aliens from the planet Rhea have flown with a damaged spaceship to Earth, looking for intelligent beings. They find apemen and take one of them into their ship. 2) 'The Wanderer' - A crime writer, who is travelling to see his dying friend, picks up a strange hitchhiker. On his return from the sanatorium, his car goes off the road, but the stranger lifts it into the air and lands it back on the highway. Then he goes to the writer's house and shows him his supernatural abilities. 3) 'My First Day' - Len, an alien traveler arrives on Earth to share with humans the knowledge of their ancient civilization. He meets its inhabitants, who are served by robots and travel back in time, because their life is boring and meaningless. Every day his hostess Lena visits an ancient Slavic settlement and monitors its inhabitants. One day she appears before the hunter Bayan, who has been captivated by her beauty and takes her into his hut.

Who directed Third Planet in the Solar System?

Third Planet in the Solar System was directed by Georgi Stoyanov.

Who stars in Third Planet in the Solar System?

The principal cast of Third Planet in the Solar System includes Itzhak Finzi, Naum Shopov, Ivan Manov, Dobrinka Stankova, Ivan Mykolaichuk.

When was Third Planet in the Solar System released and how long is it?

Third Planet in the Solar System was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.

Who composed the musical score for Third Planet in the Solar System?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Third Planet in the Solar System was composed by Kiril Donchev.