Overgames
Synopsis
On a talkshow, actor and German TV ikon Joachim Fuchsberger recalls how the games for his show "Nur nicht nervös werden" (Don't Get Nervous), first broadcast on West German TV in 1960, were developed along the lines of American psychiatry. Asked "So how many crazy people watched you?", he responded: "A whole crazy, psychologically disturbed nation". Why were the Germans or to be more precise, the West Germans, a psychologically disturbed nation at that time? This is a film about cheerful and serious games, therapies for re-education and self-imposed re-education, as well as the history of the idea of permanent revolution. Those appearing include directors and producers of gameshows, psychiatrists, anthropologists, and the diversely paranoid.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Munich International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lutz Dammbeck
- Screenplay & Story
- Lutz Dammbeck
- Original Score
- J.U. Lensing
- Original Title
- Overgames
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Production Studios
- Lutz Dammbeck Filmproduktion, ARTE, RBB, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lutz Dammbeck
Lutz Dammbeck
J.U. Lensing
Eberhard Geick, Volker Tittel, Börres Weiffenbach, István Imreh
Margot Neubert-Marić
Lutz Dammbeck
Department Leadership Roster
Lutz Dammbeck
Director
Lutz Dammbeck
Writer
Margot Neubert-Marić
Editor
Lutz Dammbeck
Producer
Eberhard Geick
Director of Photography
Volker Tittel
Director of Photography
Börres Weiffenbach
Director of Photography
István Imreh
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Overgames.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Overgames
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Overgames about?
On a talkshow, actor and German TV ikon Joachim Fuchsberger recalls how the games for his show "Nur nicht nervös werden" (Don't Get Nervous), first broadcast on West German TV in 1960, were developed along the lines of American psychiatry. Asked "So how many crazy people watched you?", he responded: "A whole crazy, psychologically disturbed nation". Why were the Germans or to be more precise, the West Germans, a psychologically disturbed nation at that time? This is a film about cheerful and serious games, therapies for re-education and self-imposed re-education, as well as the history of the idea of permanent revolution. Those appearing include directors and producers of gameshows, psychiatrists, anthropologists, and the diversely paranoid.
Who directed Overgames?
Overgames was directed by Lutz Dammbeck.
Who stars in Overgames?
The principal cast of Overgames includes Lutz Dammbeck, Julischka Eichel, Sebastian Rudolph, Rick Prelinger, Bob Boden.
When was Overgames released and how long is it?
Overgames was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Overgames?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Overgames was composed by J.U. Lensing.