The Blackout is a Russian sci-fi action film which was released in 2019. The movie is directed by Egor Baranov and stars Pyotr Fyodorov, Aleksey Chadov, and Svetlana Ivanova.
The film begins with an unexplained global blackout that disrupts communication, transportation, and power supply in most parts of the world. The only exception is a small area in Eastern Europe where electricity and communication are still available. Major cities all over the world go dark, and people start disappearing without a trace.
The plot follows the story of a group of military personnel who are sent to investigate the situation outside the small area that still has electricity. The team, led by Colonel Oleg Lebedev (played by Pyotr Fyodorov), travels to the outskirts of Moscow to investigate the blackout and look for survivors.
As they venture into the darkness, they are greeted by dead bodies and empty streets. They encounter several groups of survivors who are struggling to escape the deadly force that has killed most of the world's population. The team discovers that the blackout is the result of an alien invasion that is wiping out all forms of life on Earth.
The aliens turn out to be a highly intelligent and advanced civilization seeking to eradicate all forms of life on Earth to terraform it. They harness all the energy on Earth to create a new planet that is more suited to their needs.
The story is full of action, suspense, and unpredictable twists. The Blackout is a thrilling movie with breathtaking visual effects and an interesting storyline.