Kin-dza-dza! (1986) is a science fiction comedy film directed by Georgiy Daneliya. The film tells the story of two Earthlings who accidentally travel to the desert planet Pluk, where they encounter absurd hierarchies, meaningless rituals, and a bleak, dystopian society ruled by greed and cruelty. Daneliya blends biting humor with existential despair, using the desolate landscapes and grotesque characters to critique authoritarianism, apathy, and the absurdity of human behavior. Described as "Mad