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The sky - so far and so close (1976)

Title in Estonian: Kauge ja lähedane taevas

Documentary Duration 20:30

Portrait documentary about Endel Puusepp, a polar and fighter pilot, hero of the Soviet Union, an active member of society and statesman. He recollects his memories about his pilot career and military action in the World War 2. Puusepp having a conversation with young paratroopers and aviators. The documetary has used photographs and archival footage.

Director: Semjon Školnikov

Keywords: different interpretation of history | distortion of history | analyzing life | fighter pilot | cemetery | cat | home garden | parachuting/skydiving | parachute athletes | flying | View all »

Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Tallinnfilm
Color bw
Sound sound
Film Category Documentary, Portrait
Text / Dialogue Russian, Estonian
Voiceower Russian
Duration 20:30

Crew

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Director Semjon Školnikov
Screenwriter Leonid Braslavski
Cinematographer Semjon Školnikov
Composer Hannes Valdma
Content Editor Jaan Kruusvall
Managing Director Edgar Dzidzaria

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