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19861h 17m5.8(2)

Approaching the Future

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Drama
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1986-01-01
1h 17m
RU
Released
Dovzhenko Film Studios

About

The hero of the film, academician Sergei Vasilyevich Lunin, director of the Kiev Research Institute of Informatics, is working on the implementation of the Unity project in the enterprises of a single department. According to his calculations, this global information network should significantly reduce the number of intermediate instances and, accordingly, the decision-making time. Lunin has opponents. Despite a sharp deterioration in health, the hero goes to the Novogorsk Tractor Plant and there he finds out the real reason for the downtime, and, consequently, the reason for hiding the data. Knowing that he has only six months to live, Lunin abandons the operation and does everything possible to protect his project.

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About Approaching the Future

The hero of the film, academician Sergei Vasilyevich Lunin, director of the Kiev Research Institute of Informatics, is working on the implementation of the Unity project in the enterprises of a single department. According to his calculations, this global information network should significantly reduce the number of intermediate instances and, accordingly, the decision-making time. Lunin has opponents. Despite a sharp deterioration in health, the hero goes to the Novogorsk Tractor Plant and there he finds out the real reason for the downtime, and, consequently, the reason for hiding the data. Knowing that he has only six months to live, Lunin abandons the operation and does everything possible to protect his project. Running 77 minutes.

Approaching the Future Cast and Characters

The cast features Marina Levtova, Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Boris Khaleyev, Vyacheslav Yezepov, and Pavel Makhotin. Their performances are a major reason Approaching the Future has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Approaching the Future

Approaching the Future flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Russian storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Approaching the Future?

Approaching the Future runs for 77 minutes (about 1.3 hour).

Is Approaching the Future good? What's the rating?

Approaching the Future holds a 5.8/10 rating based on 2 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of Approaching the Future?

The main cast includes Marina Levtova, Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Boris Khaleyev, and Vyacheslav Yezepov, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Approaching the Future available in Russian?

Yes — Approaching the Future was originally produced in Russian and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was Approaching the Future released?

Approaching the Future was released in 1986.

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What is Approaching the Future about?

Approaching the Future is a Drama film. The hero of the film, academician Sergei Vasilyevich Lunin, director of the Kiev Research Institute of Informatics, is working on the implementation of the Unity project in the enterprises of a single department. According to his calculations, this global information network should significantly reduce the number of intermediate instances and, accordingly, the decision-making time. Lunin has opponents. Despite a sharp deterioration in health, the hero goes to the Novogorsk Tractor Plant and there he finds out the real reason for the downtime, and, consequently, the reason for hiding the data. Knowing that he has only six months to live, Lunin abandons the operation and does everything possible to protect his project.

When was Approaching the Future released?

Approaching the Future was released on January 1, 1986. It has a runtime of 1h 17m. The film was produced by Dovzhenko Film Studios.

Who stars in Approaching the Future?

Approaching the Future stars Marina Levtova, Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Boris Khaleyev and Vyacheslav Yezepov. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Approaching the Future available in HD?

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