Gagarin: First in Space

This film delves into the historic journey of humanity's initial foray into space exploration, focusing on Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin's groundbreaking endeavors. The central theme revolves around the fierce competition that characterized the race to be the first in space - a contest involving not only missile technology but also the supremacy of superpowers, the USSR and the USA. From an initial pool of three thousand fighter pilots nationwide, the most elite were handpicked for this legendary group of astronauts. These exceptional individuals faced not only the gravitational pull of Earth during their missions but also the fierce rivalry among themselves to be the first to embark on this monumental adventure into the unknown.