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'''''Black Sun''''' (the direct translation of the original title ''Chyornoye solntse'') is a 1970 Soviet historical drama directed by Aleksei Speshnev. The story depicts the life and death of Robert Moussombe, the leader of some unnamed African state. The main character is a fictionalised depiction of Patrice Lumumba, and the events mostly follow the Congo Crisis in 1960s. Some other characters also have real life prototypes, like Dag Hammarskjold for John Bart, or Moise Tshombe for Jacques Loup. | '''''Black Sun''''' (the direct translation of the original title ''Chyornoye solntse'') is a 1970 Soviet historical drama directed by Aleksei Speshnev (''[[Chronicle of the Night (Khronika nochi)|Khronika nochi]])''. The story depicts the life and death of Robert Moussombe, the leader of some unnamed African state. The main character is a fictionalised depiction of Patrice Lumumba, and the events mostly follow the Congo Crisis in 1960s. Some other characters also have real life prototypes, like Dag Hammarskjold for John Bart, or Moise Tshombe for Jacques Loup. | ||
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= Shotguns = | = Shotguns = | ||
== Browning Auto-5 == | == Browning Auto-5 == | ||
In the scene of the hunt in Africa some hunters carry [[Browning Auto-5]] shotguns, | In the scene of the hunt in Africa some hunters carry [[Browning Auto-5]] shotguns, all with sniper scopes. | ||
[[File: | [[File:BA5 Scope.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning Auto-5, 23 1/2" slug barrel with Weaver K1 scope - 12 gauge]][[File:Chyornoye solntse-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:Chyornoye solntse-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[File:Chyornoye solntse-Rifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Chyornoye solntse-Rifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:Chyornoye solntse-Rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Chyornoye solntse-Rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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= Rifles = | = Rifles = | ||
== Sturmgewehr 44 (visually modified) == | == Sturmgewehr 44 (visually modified) == | ||
Numerous [[Sturmgewehr 44]] are seen in the movie. They are visually modified (in two different versions) in order to resemble more modern guns, | Numerous [[Sturmgewehr 44]] are seen in the movie. They are visually modified (in two different versions) in order to resemble more modern guns, used during the Congo Crisis. These mockups, made on Belarusfilm studios, are different from Mosfilm fake M16, often seen in Soviet movies. | ||
[[Image:Sturmgewehr 44.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sturmgewehr 44 - 7.92x33mm.]] | [[Image:Sturmgewehr 44.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sturmgewehr 44 - 7.92x33mm.]] | ||
=== Mockup Version 1 === | === Mockup Version 1 === | ||
The first model lacks the buttstock, sometilmes these guns are fitted with longer stick magazines | The first model lacks the buttstock, sometilmes these guns are fitted with longer stick magazines. | ||
[[File:Chyornoye solntse-StG44-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A government soldier carries a rifle.]] | [[File:Chyornoye solntse-StG44-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A government soldier carries a rifle.]] | ||
[[File:Chyornoye solntse-StG44-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The "first model" is seen at the left in hands of a mercenary.]] | [[File:Chyornoye solntse-StG44-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The "first model" is seen at the left in hands of a mercenary.]] | ||
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[[File:Chyornoye solntse-StG44-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Robert Moussombe ([[Ambroise Mbia]]) holds a rifle.]] | [[File:Chyornoye solntse-StG44-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Robert Moussombe ([[Ambroise Mbia]]) holds a rifle.]] | ||
=== | === Mocked-Up Version 2 (as FN FAL) === | ||
The second model retains the buttstock thought sometimes the standard one is replaced with a custom. The barrel is | The second model retains the buttstock thought sometimes the standard one is replaced with a custom. The barrel is covered with a cylinder foregrip with slots. The front sight replaced with new one. It stand in for the [[FN FAL]], that were widely used in Congo. They also retain the StG original magazines; while the FAL 30-round ones existed, they were usually used only with [[FN FALO]]. | ||
[[File:Fn_fal_g_series.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FN FAL "G Series" - 7.62x51mm NATO. The G series is similar to the early FN FAL rifles.]] | |||
[[File:Chyornoye solntse-StG44-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mercenaries aim their guns during the confrontation on the airfield.]] | [[File:Chyornoye solntse-StG44-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mercenaries aim their guns during the confrontation on the airfield.]] | ||
[[File:Chyornoye solntse-StG44-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same scene.]] | [[File:Chyornoye solntse-StG44-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same scene.]] | ||
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[[Karabiner 98k]] rifles are widely used by local troops. They are also seen in hands of mercenaries and big game hunters. | [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles are widely used by local troops. They are also seen in hands of mercenaries and big game hunters. | ||
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:98kZF4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Karabiner 98k with Zeiss ZF41 1.5x scope and hooded front sight - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | |||
[[File:Chyornoye solntse-Mauser-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A hunter aims a Mauser rifle with sniper scope.]] | [[File:Chyornoye solntse-Mauser-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A hunter aims a Mauser rifle with sniper scope.]] | ||
[[File:Chyornoye solntse-Mauser-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another hunter aims a Mauser in the same scene.]] | [[File:Chyornoye solntse-Mauser-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another hunter aims a Mauser in the same scene.]] | ||
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Black Sun (the direct translation of the original title Chyornoye solntse) is a 1970 Soviet historical drama directed by Aleksei Speshnev (Khronika nochi). The story depicts the life and death of Robert Moussombe, the leader of some unnamed African state. The main character is a fictionalised depiction of Patrice Lumumba, and the events mostly follow the Congo Crisis in 1960s. Some other characters also have real life prototypes, like Dag Hammarskjold for John Bart, or Moise Tshombe for Jacques Loup.
The following weapons were used in the film Black Sun (Chyornoye solntse):
Handguns
Luger P08
Mercanaries, including Freddy "Africa" (Rein Aren), and some other characters are seem with Luger P08 pistols.
Walther P38
What appears to be a Walther P38 is seen in hands of a guerilla leader in one scene.
Astra 600
A mercenary surrenders an Astra 600 pistol during the confrontation on airfield.
Various pistols
Various nondescript pistols are seen in several scenes.
Submachine Guns
MAS-38
MAS-38 SMGs are seen in several scenes.
Thompson M1928A1
Thompson M1928A1 SMGs with drum magazines are seen in hands of mercenaries and guerilla fighters.
PPSh-41
In the final scene PPSh-41s are seen in documentary footage.
Shotguns
Browning Auto-5
In the scene of the hunt in Africa some hunters carry Browning Auto-5 shotguns, all with sniper scopes.
Double Barreled Shotgun
In the scene of the hunt in Africa some hunters carry double barreled shotguns.
Rifles
Sturmgewehr 44 (visually modified)
Numerous Sturmgewehr 44 are seen in the movie. They are visually modified (in two different versions) in order to resemble more modern guns, used during the Congo Crisis. These mockups, made on Belarusfilm studios, are different from Mosfilm fake M16, often seen in Soviet movies.
Mockup Version 1
The first model lacks the buttstock, sometilmes these guns are fitted with longer stick magazines.
Mocked-Up Version 2 (as FN FAL)
The second model retains the buttstock thought sometimes the standard one is replaced with a custom. The barrel is covered with a cylinder foregrip with slots. The front sight replaced with new one. It stand in for the FN FAL, that were widely used in Congo. They also retain the StG original magazines; while the FAL 30-round ones existed, they were usually used only with FN FALO.
Unmodified StG 44
Some unmodified StG 44 are also seen.
Karabiner 98k
Karabiner 98k rifles are widely used by local troops. They are also seen in hands of mercenaries and big game hunters.
Vz. 16/33
Vz. 16/33 Czech Mauser carbines are also seen. They can be identified by the presence of grooves on the stock that doesn't appear on 98k rifles.
Machine Guns
Goryunov SG-43 (visually modified)
Goryunov SG-43 machine guns, visually modified to resemble Browning M1919A4, are mounted on jeeps, BTR-152 APC and on tripod.
