An artificial island in the Atlantic functions as an aerodrome. A sabotage attempt is thwarted by a renowned aviator's intervention, securing the island's safety.

If you have any love for old-school retro-futurism, you need to watch F.P.1 Doesn't Answer tonight.It is a weird, loud German sci-fi from 1932 that feels like a fever dream about airplanes. Anyone who loves gigantic miniatures and Peter Lorre looking incredibly greasy will have a blast.But if you cannot stand old melod...

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"If you have any love for old-school retro-futurism, you need to watch F.P.1 Doesn't Answer tonight.It is a weird, loud German sci-fi from 1932 that feels like a fever dream about airplanes. Anyone who loves gigantic miniatures and Peter Lorre looking incredibly greasy will have a blast.But if you cannot stand old melodrama where men in leather coats scream at each other, you will probably hate this. 🛩️The plot is basically... well, its about this giant floating runway in the middle of the ocean..."
Arthur Peiser
Walter Reisch, Curt Siodmak
Germany


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