10 Great 1970's Soviet Sci-Fi Gems That Most Western Viewers Missed

While Hollywood has given us some spectacular hits, we often find that we discover some incredible hidden gems when we expand our worldview and explore the artworks put out by different cultures. I mean, as Bong Joon-Ho puts it, we would be introduced to many amazing films when we “overcome the 1-inch-tall barrier of subtitles,” and in some cases, you might not even have to put in all that effort. Especially within the sci-fi genre, you’d be surprised to know just how many gems from other parts of the world can be easily accessed, and today, I want to take a moment to shed light on soviet cinema! From Moscow-Cassiopeia to Under the Constellation Gemini, Soviet cinema has blessed us with some excellent sci-fi gems in the 1970s, so without further ado, let’s dive right in as I take you through some of these top films that you might have just missed!