K. Shipenko's film «challenge»: space in the context of art

The article examines for the first time the value aspect of the film "Challenge" (Russia, directed by Klim Shipenko, 2023), which became the first film in history to be shot in space on the International Space Station. The numerous commercials and posters for this film do not contain any value aspect; they only present "Challenge" in some of its emotional scenes, preserving its mystery, uniqueness, and singularity. The purpose of this article is to explore the uniqueness of events, facts, cases, and actions that were created during the filming process, as well as the spiritual and moral significance of a person who made a breakthrough into space and managed to solve complex medical problems there. The authors refer to the concepts of "space," "outer space," and "human in space" as fundamental for this research, justifying these phenomena as a diverse range of content and meaning in various forms and types of film practice. All of this is present in the film, providing a comprehensive understanding of the new film culture of the 21st century and the causal relationships that have shaped contemporary art.