Playback (2012)
Overview
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.
Cast
Recommendations
McQueen
The Class of ‘92
Sherman's March
Above Majestic
Directed by John Ford
Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition
Seduced and Abandoned
180° South
In the Realms of the Unreal
My Mom Jayne
Lionel Messi: Destiny
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
I Am Heath Ledger
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
Public Speaking
Love, Antosha
The Cheshire Murders
Dawg Fight
Tabloid
The Walking Dead: The Return