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Playing God

  • TV Movie
  • 2020
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
360
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Barbara Auer, Matthias Habich, Ulrich Matthes, Götz Schubert, Ina Weisse, Anna Maria Mühe, and Lars Eidinger in Playing God (2020)
Drama

Der 78-jährige ehemalige Architekt Richard Gärtner möchte seinem Leben ein Ende setzen. Dies soll jedoch nicht im Ausland, sondern ganz legal mit der Hilfe seiner Hausärztin geschehen. Für D... Read allDer 78-jährige ehemalige Architekt Richard Gärtner möchte seinem Leben ein Ende setzen. Dies soll jedoch nicht im Ausland, sondern ganz legal mit der Hilfe seiner Hausärztin geschehen. Für Dr. Brandt kommt es aus persönlicher Überzeugung nicht infrage, ihrem zwar betagten, aber g... Read allDer 78-jährige ehemalige Architekt Richard Gärtner möchte seinem Leben ein Ende setzen. Dies soll jedoch nicht im Ausland, sondern ganz legal mit der Hilfe seiner Hausärztin geschehen. Für Dr. Brandt kommt es aus persönlicher Überzeugung nicht infrage, ihrem zwar betagten, aber gesunden Patienten ein todbringendes Präparat zu besorgen. Richard Gärtners Fall wird exemp... Read all

  • Director
    • Lars Kraume
  • Writer
    • Ferdinand von Schirach
  • Stars
    • Barbara Auer
    • Lars Eidinger
    • Matthias Habich
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    360
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lars Kraume
    • Writer
      • Ferdinand von Schirach
    • Stars
      • Barbara Auer
      • Lars Eidinger
      • Matthias Habich
    • 2User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Barbara Auer
    Barbara Auer
    • Vorsitzende Ethikrat
    Lars Eidinger
    Lars Eidinger
    • Rechtsanwalt Biegler
    Matthias Habich
    Matthias Habich
    • Richard Gärtner
    Ulrich Matthes
    Ulrich Matthes
    • Bischof Thiel
    Anna Maria Mühe
    Anna Maria Mühe
    • Dr. Brandt
    Christiane Paul
    Christiane Paul
    • Prof. Litten
    Götz Schubert
    Götz Schubert
    • Prof. Sperling
    Ina Weisse
    • Dr. Keller
    • Director
      • Lars Kraume
    • Writer
      • Ferdinand von Schirach
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      Originally planned to air in Austria on November, 23th. Because of the Islamic attack on November, 2nd in Vienna, distributor ORF postponed to later.

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    10/10

    Exercise for the mind

    This movie is just beautiful. It discusses a very current ethic dilemma and the viewers are invited to be the jury.

    Persons with very different background discuss the issue at hand, among them one who is directly subject to it. Every single person present has a very strong character and a very different approach of the subject at hand, presenting compelling arguments. These are so well worded that they allowed me to fully understand the different views, even though I already had a strong opinion before watching the movie. As if the persons had days to research and prepare each counterargument based on the statement of the opposition. I feel that this should be presented to everybody who decides about legislation in the case. It will also serve as a interesting history piece in the far future.

    I can thoroughly recommend it to anyone who seeks to exercise his mind and isn't just looking for action or a way to zone out. Just a warning here for followers of abrahamic religions: At least one person in the movie may challenge core foundations of your belief.
    • pbmacros
    • Nov 22, 2020
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    • Release date
      • November 23, 2020 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • Austria
      • Switzerland
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Gott - von Ferdinand von Schirach
    • Production companies
      • MOOVIE the art of entertainment GmbH
      • ARD Degeto Film
      • Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (RBB)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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