Moscow celebrates first film shot in space ahead of Russia premiere

Russian filmmakers are promoting what is touted as the first movie to be shot in space ahead of its release on April 20, 2023. Filmed on board the International Space Station, The Challenge tells the story of a female doctor who must go into orbit to save the life of a cosmonaut. The film will premiere in Russia, Serbia and Ukrainian territories under control of Moscow’s invasion forces. The release date in China is reportedly still under negotiation.