Ikarie XB 1

Ikarie XB 1

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1963 · 88 min · ★ 6.8 · Science Fiction

The year is 2163. Starship Ikaria XB-1 embarks on a mission deep into space in search of alien life. During their perilous journey the crew confront the effects of a malignant dark star, the destructive legacy of the 20th century and, ultimately, the limits of their own sanity.

Directed by Jindřich Polák · Written by Pavel Juráček

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