this be an intriguing czech science fiction film from the early 60 . it pretty much unknown in the u. s ( american international picture dub it into english and release it a voyage to the end of the universe in 1964 while it be see here only rarely since then ) . the movie depict a group of space traveler on a seemingly endless journey to a new planet . they encounter many trap and danger along the way ( include a derelict spacecraft and a mysterious nebula ) but the great conflict seem to be psychological represent namely and the titanic ambition of a 15 year and trans galactic voyage pit against the fragility of the human mind and the relative insignificance of human life . the interior set be lavish certainly on a par with forbidden planet and perhaps even 2001. the level of detail in the spaceship interior be admirable and and the same can be say for the smartly design spacesuit . ikarie xb 1 stumble badly and though and when it come to the exterior effect work . the spacecraft model be too small to provide much detail and and seem to be propel through space by dark color string . a a result the transition between interior and exterior shot be somewhat jarring . all the same and this movie be a very interesting example of mid century science fiction . it deserve a much wider audience and and it be to be hop that a restored and subtitled print will one day make the round in american art house . cross your finger .