Hard to be a God

2015 • 177 minit

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A group of research scientists has been sent to the planet Arkanar, living under an oppressed regime in a period equivalent
to earth’s Middle Ages. The local population is suffering a ban issued on anyone who knows how to read and write. The
scientists must refrain from influencing political and historical events on Arkanar. They must work incognito, and they must
remain neutral. Don Rumata, recognized by the locals as a sort of futuristic god, tries to save the local intelligentsia from
their punishment. He cannot avoid taking the stance: “What would you do in God’s place?”
Adapted from the 1960s cult sci-fi novel “Hard to Be a God” by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky.

Penilaian dan ulasan

Amazingly dark, brutal, and abrasively disgusting. This film left me in awe. Masterclass cinematography and set design kept me immersed in the hellish alien world the entire way through. It's definitely a grueling watch considering the length of the film (almost three hours) and the very unconventional way the plot unfolds, but it's a very rewarding watch nonetheless with memorable scenes that will be ingrained in the back of your mind long after the credits roll.

This movie is not everyone, hell, I'm not entirely sure it's for me, but I love this disgusting piece of work for some reason.

A brilliant story made completely unwatchable.