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201276 minPGdocumentary

Playback

201276 minPGdocumentary

A film crew submits to the strict authority of director Alexei Guerman while he adapts the science-fiction novel It Is Difficult to Be a God.

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Pavel Kostomarov,

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A film crew submits to the strict authority of director Alexei Guerman while he adapts the science-fiction novel It Is Difficult to Be a God.

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Pavel Kostomarov

Pavel Kostomarovdirector

Antoine Cattin

Antoine Cattindirector

Aleksei German

Aleksei Germancast

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Alexei Guerman, a Russian filmmaker, directs an adaptation of the science-fiction novel It Is Difficult to Be a God by the Strugatsky brothers. The documentary follows the production of this film, which Guerman has worked on for several years. It reveals his strict management style and the dynamics within his crew. The film addresses themes of authority and submission as Guerman seeks to challenge historical narratives and advocate for freedom through his work.

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