Plot — 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 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2012 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | RU |
| Runtime | 76 min |
Playback — FAQ
Is Playback worth watching? 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 be
Who directed Playback? Directed by Pavel Kostomarov.
Who is in the cast of Playback? It stars Aleksei German.
Where can I stream Playback? You can stream Playback on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by region.
When did Playback release? It released in 2012.
