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Playback

October 1, 2012 1h 16m

Originally released in 2012. Playback is a documentary film. directed by Pavel Kostomarov. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Aleksei German

Synopsis

A portrait of the Russian filmmaker Alexei Guerman via an exploration of the making of his latest film, an adaptation of It Is Difficult to Be a God, a science-fiction novel by the Strougaski brothers, on which he has been working for several years, Hard to Be God explores the director's complex relationships with his crew, who he rules with a rod of iron. The film exposes the power relations of authority and the submission of a film crew to a director who is trying to change history, fight servitude and advocate freedom.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 1, 2012 13 years ago
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Runtime 1h 16m 76 minutes total
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Russia + 1 more

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Playback about?

A portrait of the Russian filmmaker Alexei Guerman via an exploration of the making of his latest film, an adaptation of It Is Difficult to Be a God, a science-fiction novel by the Strougaski broth...

Who directed Playback?

Playback was directed by Pavel Kostomarov.

How long is Playback?

Playback has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).

When was Playback released?

Playback was released on October 1, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Playback?

The main cast of Playback includes Aleksei German.