John Safran vs God
Series Overview
John Safran vs God is an eight-part television documentary series by John Safran which was broadcast on SBS TV of Australia in 2004. It has been described in a media release as "John Safran's most audacious project yet". It had a much more serious tone than Safran's previous work Music Jamboree. The show was released by Ghost of Your Ex-Boyfriend Productions and SBS Independent, was co-written with Mark O'Toole, directed by Craig Melville, and produced by Selin Yaman. The series won the 2005 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Comedy Series. The show's opening theme is Hate Priest by the band Mozart on Crack. The opening sequence features John in a black suit breaking out of a patch of black scorched earth with his bare hands during a thunderstorm. The words "when the thousand years are over Satan will be released from his prison" are spoken in a low pseudo-ominous voice.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
28–30 min per episode
2004 – 2004
Premiered: Mon, Aug 30, 2004
John SafranLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “The Exorcism”
In the final episode, John faces his demons, undergoing a Christian exorcism by preacher Bob Larson.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Melville
John Safran, Mark O'Toole
Department Leadership Roster
John Safran
Writer
Mark O'Toole
Writer
Craig Melville
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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M: Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is John Safran vs God about?
John Safran vs God is an eight-part television documentary series by John Safran which was broadcast on SBS TV of Australia in 2004. It has been described in a media release as "John Safran's most audacious project yet". It had a much more serious tone than Safran's previous work Music Jamboree. The show was released by Ghost of Your Ex-Boyfriend Productions and SBS Independent, was co-written with Mark O'Toole, directed by Craig Melville, and produced by Selin Yaman. The series won the 2005 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Comedy Series. The show's opening theme is Hate Priest by the band Mozart on Crack. The opening sequence features John in a black suit breaking out of a patch of black scorched earth with his bare hands during a thunderstorm. The words "when the thousand years are over Satan will be released from his prison" are spoken in a low pseudo-ominous voice.
How many seasons does John Safran vs God have?
John Safran vs God comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in John Safran vs God?
Key cast members in John Safran vs God include John Safran.
Who created or directed John Safran vs God?
John Safran vs God was developed and directed by Craig Melville.