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8.0 / 10(12 votes)IMDb20201h 32mGermany

Playing God

Gott

Synopsis

The 78-year-old former architect Richard Gärtner (Matthias Habich) wants to put an end to his life. However, this should not be done abroad, but quite legally with the help of his family doctor. For Dr. Brandt (Anna Maria Mühe), out of personal conviction, it is out of the question to get her elderly but healthy patient a fatal preparation.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lars Kraume
Screenplay & Story
Lars Kraume, Ferdinand von Schirach
Original Title
Gott
Country of Origin
Germany
Spoken Languages
German
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Studios
RBB, ORF, SRF, Constantin Film, ARD, ARD Degeto, Moovie

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lars Kraume

Screenplay & Story

Lars Kraume, Ferdinand von Schirach

Department Leadership Roster

Lars Kraume

Lars Kraume

Director

Lars Kraume

Lars Kraume

Writer

Ferdinand von Schirach

Ferdinand von Schirach

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Playing God.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Playing God

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Playing God about?

The 78-year-old former architect Richard Gärtner (Matthias Habich) wants to put an end to his life. However, this should not be done abroad, but quite legally with the help of his family doctor. For Dr. Brandt (Anna Maria Mühe), out of personal conviction, it is out of the question to get her elderly but healthy patient a fatal preparation.

Who directed Playing God?

Playing God was directed by Lars Kraume.

Who stars in Playing God?

The principal cast of Playing God includes Barbara Auer, Lars Eidinger, Matthias Habich, Ulrich Matthes, Anna Maria Mühe.

When was Playing God released and how long is it?

Playing God was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.