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Synopsis
An original animated short about the true story of the first dog sent into space. Told through stark illustration, limited color, and atmospheric sound, the film follows a Soviet scientist handler whose bond with Laika complicates the mission he’s ordered to complete.
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About the film
The quiet humanity inside a myth we all think we know.
Laika explores guilt, duty, and the quiet humanity inside a myth we all think we know.
Credits
- Directed by
- Dave Gelb
- Based on the original story by
- Matthew Miranda
- Adaptation by
- Matthew Miranda & Dave Gelb
- Animation and design
- Crocantes // Antonio and Clavo
- Music & sound design
- Gavin Price
- Cast
- Marina Kalmykova, Katie Incardona, Elizabeth Mialaret, Nejc Kozmos, Sebastian Stag Agner, Tadas Sokolovas, Sergej Zulkarneev
The filmmaker
