Air
Short description
Set during the Great Patriotic War, this historical drama follows a group of young female fighter pilots who join a mixed aviation regiment on the front lines. As they navigate the dangers of aerial combat, the women must prove their capabilities within a male-dominated military environment. The story explores their personal growth, romantic connections, and the grief of losing comrades while they adapt to the unpredictability of war.
The film was directed by Aleksey German Jr., who also co-wrote the screenplay with Elena Kiseleva. This production is the second film directed by German Jr., following Venice 70: Future Reloaded. The ensemble cast features Anastasia Talyzina, Sergei Bezrukov, Aglaya Tarasova, Kristina Lapshina, Elena Lyadova, and Anton Shagin. A total of 52 actors and 74 crew members are credited in the production, which was backed by companies including Lenfilm and the Cinema Fund.
With a budget of 7 million USD, the movie has a runtime of 151 minutes. Based on audience feedback, the film holds a rating of 7/10 on TMDB from 13 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- The final block of the film was shot in January 2022 in one of the pavilions of the Glavkino studio.
- Preparation and filming of the picture took more than three years, and included several blocks of work that were interrupted by the pandemic. In total, the film was shot over eighty shooting days.
- Location shooting took place in the Leningrad, Saratov, and Nizhny Novgorod regions, as well as in Karelia.
Auditions in India
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