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Hard to Be a God (2015) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2015 · 170 min · Russian
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- Directed by
- Aleksei German
On the planet Arkanar, a team of scientists finds itself in a dystopian medieval world where knowledge is suppressed. Tasked with observing without interference, they must navigate a dangerous environment and avoid influencing the planet's development. However, a mysterious figure named Don Rumata begins to exert a subtle, godlike influence, advocating for intellectual freedom and quietly encouraging resistance against the ruling powers. His actions raise profound questions about morality and responsibility, prompting the unsettling thought: what would one do if given divine power?
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