Aelita is a silent film by Soviet filmaker Yakov Protazanov, released in 1924. The film is nspired by the Constructivistic movement and tells the story of Aelita, the queen of space, who falls in love with a man from earth, after seeing him on her futuristic television. Considered as the first sci-fi movie, this huge masterpiece features the most extravagant costumes and headpieces that have been widely copied by contemporary designers.
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