The work of director, writer, cinematographer, and special effects maestro Pavel Vladimirovich Klushantsev (1910-1999)
The 2002 Danish documentary The Star Dreamer, directed by Sonja Vesterholt and Mads Baastrup, is an excellent introduction to Klushantsev’s career. They located him shortly before his death, recording some interviews and obtaining footage from many of his films, including Meteorites. The documentary is available for subscribers to Alexander Street Press streaming service (and some free sites). And here’s To the Stars!, a short tribute from Lennauchfilm.
Full documentary
first 5 minutes French dubbed / Russian spoken / English spoken / Dutch subtitles