10 Fascinating Facts About '100 Years Forward' Revealed by the Creators

10 Fascinating Facts About ‘100 Years Forward’ Revealed by the Creators

Recently, the highly anticipated film ‘100 Years Forward’ hit the big screens. This movie, inspired by Kir Bulychev’s eponymous novella, has captivated audiences with its unique storyline and stunning visuals. Here, we share some of the most intriguing facts about the film and its production, some of which were revealed during a meeting at the mooon cinema space in Minsk with the film’s director, Alexander Andryushchenko, and the lead actress, Dasha Vereshchagina.

The Plot

Set in different worlds, Kolya Gerasimov lives in present-day Moscow, while Alisa Selezneva resides a century later. Kolya is an ordinary guy with little concern for the future. Alisa, on the other hand, is haunted by her past and is determined to find her mother, whom she lost as a child. Their encounter sets off an incredible adventure where they must reclaim the universe from space pirates, restore the flow of time, and discover the true value of love and friendship.

The Making of the Film

The creation of ‘100 Years Forward’ was a lengthy process. The script took about three years to write, followed by a year of pre-production and another year and a half of post-production. Filming concluded at the end of 2022, just before the New Year. The actual shooting period lasted four and a half months, which was the shortest part of the entire process.

Interesting Facts

Dasha Vereshchagina’s Dream: As a child, after watching ‘Guest from the Future,’ Dasha Vereshchagina, who plays Alisa Selezneva, declared that she would one day portray Alisa. Her grandmother dismissed this dream, saying it was impossible since the role had already been played.
Alisa’s Unique Look: The new Alisa underwent numerous makeup tests, ranging from aggressive to very delicate styles. Eventually, the creators settled on a look with pink hair, which they felt was the most vibrant and natural for the actress.
Script Adjustments: Initially, the script was written for 12-year-old schoolchildren. Casting had already begun when Mark Edelshtein, an actor who didn’t fit the age requirement, was invited to audition. His performance was so impressive that the director and producer, Alexander Andryushchenko, decided to rewrite the characters as high school students.
Confident Performance: Sasha Petrov, who played the villain Veselchak U, was the only one who skipped pre-film training. He explained, ‘Because I was absolutely confident in myself,’ and his performance indeed turned out brilliantly.
Inspiration from Biology: All the alien images created using prosthetic makeup were inspired by biology textbooks, specifically parts of various insects, plants, and fungi.
Konstantin Khabensky’s Commitment: Konstantin Khabensky dedicated five of his rare weekends to shoot his role as Professor Seleznev.
Alexander Petrov’s Laugh: Alexander Petrov was cast as Veselchak U even before the script was written, thanks to his infectious laugh. He also agreed to the role before reading the script.
Diet Restrictions: During filming, the young actors were prohibited from eating sweets and drinking Coca-Cola to prevent breakouts.
Robot Verter: Robot Verter exists physically. The director and producer, Alexander Andryushchenko, shared, ‘During preparation, we realized we could make him. And we did.’ In most scenes, a person in a blue chroma-key suit carried the robot using a special device. This person, along with the other actors, ran, jumped, and moved the robot. Later, the person was digitally removed, and the robot’s facial features and expressions were added using computer graphics. There are two versions of this robot, both stored in the film team’s office.

This material was prepared based on information from the press service of ‘Central Partnership’ and the creative team’s interaction with the audience at the mooon cinema space in Minsk.

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