Overgames
Originally released in 2016. Overgames is a documentary film. directed by Lutz Dammbeck. With a runtime of 2h 44m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Lutz Dammbeck, Julischka Eichel, and Sebastian Rudolph
Synopsis
On a talkshow, actor and German TV ikon Joachim Fuchsberger recalls how the games for his show "Nur nicht nervös werden" (Don't Get Nervous), first broadcast on West German TV in 1960, were developed along the lines of American psychiatry. Asked "So how many crazy people watched you?", he responded: "A whole crazy, psychologically disturbed nation". Why were the Germans or to be more precise, the West Germans, a psychologically disturbed nation at that time? This is a film about cheerful and serious games, therapies for re-education and self-imposed re-education, as well as the history of the idea of permanent revolution. Those appearing include directors and producers of gameshows, psychiatrists, anthropologists, and the diversely paranoid.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 21, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
2h 44m
164 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Lutz Dammbeck Filmproduktion
- ARTE
- RBB
- WDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Overgames about?
On a talkshow, actor and German TV ikon Joachim Fuchsberger recalls how the games for his show "Nur nicht nervös werden" (Don't Get Nervous), first broadcast on West German TV in 1960, were develo...
Who directed Overgames?
Overgames was directed by Lutz Dammbeck.
How long is Overgames?
Overgames has a runtime of 2 hours and 44 minutes (164 minutes total).
When was Overgames released?
Overgames was released on April 21, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Overgames?
The main cast of Overgames includes Lutz Dammbeck, Julischka Eichel, Sebastian Rudolph, Rick Prelinger, Bob Boden.