BAIKONUR

by Veit Helmer

Kazakhstan/Germany/Russia 2011, 94 min

Production: Veit Helmer-Filmproduktion

in Coproduction with: Eurasia Film Production, Tandem Production and CTB Film Company

Cast: Alexander Asochakov, Marie De Villepin, Sitora Farmonova

Whatever falls from heaven, you may keep

When astronaut Julie Mahé crash-lands with her small space capsule onto the Kazakh steppes, local radio operator Iskander (nicknamed 'Gagarin') finds her unconscious. Hopelessly lovestruck, he convinces the amnesiac Julie that they are engaged to be married. But even the most romantic lie cannot remain undiscovered forever.

International Premiere: Busan IFF 2011

„An enchanting, lighthearted comedy-drama  (...) BAIKONUR aims for the stars and takes auds over the moon.“

„German writer-director Veit Helmer delivers a graceful film that entertains and touches.“ - Variety