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Pilot Pirx's Inquest (1979)
Director: Marek Piestrak
Cast: Sergei Desnitsky, Vladimir Ivashov, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Tõnu Saar
Runtime95 min
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Pirx, an experienced pilot, is hired to go on a top-secret mission to evaluate some 'nonlinears' (an experimental model of android) for use as crewmembers on future space flights. Pirx and this intriguing crew are sent out to launch two satellites into the rings of Saturn, but he is determined to find out and identify a hostile unhuman coworker among them.
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Pilot Pirx's Inquest, the 1979 science fiction drama directed by Marek Piestrak, is considered an underrated gem by critics. Though it has not received major awards recognition, the film has a dedicated cult following, with an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 indicating generally positive audience reception.
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Fans of thoughtful science fiction films and complex character studies will appreciate the nuanced exploration of humanity and morality in Pilot Pirx's Inquest. Directed by Marek Piestrak in 1979, the film features a standout performance by Sergei Desnitsky as Pirx, an experienced pilot tasked with evaluating experimental android 'nonlinears' on a mission to Saturn.