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202590 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Space Exploration

Shenzhou 13

202590 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Astronauts aboard the China Space Station use an 8K ultra-high-definition camera to film the first live-action movie shot in space.

Space Exploration

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Director

朱翌冉

Synopsis

Astronauts aboard the China Space Station use an 8K ultra-high-definition camera to film the first live-action movie shot in space.

People

朱翌冉

朱翌冉director

朱翌冉

朱翌冉writer

翟

翟志刚cast

王

王亚平cast

叶

叶光富cast

Synopsis

Astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping, and Ye Guangfu film aboard the China Space Station in 2025. Using an 8K ultra-high-definition camera, they capture life in space and the stunning visuals of their surroundings. The film presents their daily routines and challenges, offering an intimate perspective on life in orbit. 'Shenzhou 13' marks China's first live-action movie filmed in space, reflecting the nation's advancements in space exploration and human creativity in an extraordinary environment.

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