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The Mediator

1990 · 219 min · Director: Vladimir Potapov

The Mediator (1990) is a science fiction film, directed by Vladimir Potapov. It stars Evgeniy Redko and Olesya Sudzilovskaya. The 219-minute film holds an audience score of 5.1/10.

Cast
Evgeniy Redko Evgeniy Redko Olesya Sudzilovskaya Olesya Sudzilovskaya Andrey Tarasenko Andrey Tarasenko Daria Sidorina Daria Sidorina Denis Chlenov Denis Chlenov Inara Slucka Inara Slucka

What The Mediator Is About

In an ordinary Soviet industrial town whose only notable feature is a radio telescope, people suddenly begin behaving like machines, taking aliases drawn from geometry and organising themselves into a new hierarchy. The source of the spread is a device of alien origin, called the mediator, able to implant extraterrestrial minds in human bodies. Limited by the technology available on Earth, the aliens have to use human means to prepare the ground for a full invasion. When the mediator turns out to be unable to take the minds of children, madmen, geniuses and rebels, a struggle begins over the fate of the town and of human civilisation. Vladimir Potapov’s long television film was adapted from a novella by Alexander Mirer, who wrote the screenplay and disliked the result.

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What is The Mediator about?

In an ordinary Soviet industrial town whose only notable feature is a radio telescope, people suddenly begin behaving like machines, taking aliases drawn from geometry and organising themselves into a new hierarchy. The source of the spread is a device of alien origin, called the mediator, able to implant extraterrestrial minds in human bodies.

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How long is The Mediator?

The Mediator runs for 219 minutes (3h 39m).

When did The Mediator come out?

The Mediator was released in 1990.

Who directed The Mediator?

The Mediator was directed by Vladimir Potapov.

Who stars in The Mediator?

The Mediator stars Evgeniy Redko, Olesya Sudzilovskaya, Andrey Tarasenko, Daria Sidorina.

What is The Mediator's rating?

The Mediator holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 5.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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