Hard to Be a God
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A group of scientists is sent to the planet Arkanar to help the local civilization, which is in the Medieval phase of its own history, to find the right path to progress. Their task is a difficult one: they cannot interfere violently and in no case can they kill. The scientist Rumata tries to save the local intellectuals from their punishment and cannot avoid taking a position.
Storyline
A group of scientists is sent to the planet Arkanar to help the local civilization, which is in the Medieval phase of its own history, to find the right path to progress. Their task is a difficult one: they cannot interfere violently and in no case can they kill. The scientist Rumata tries to save the local intellectuals from their punishment and cannot avoid taking a position.
Released
2014
Runtime
2h 57min
Director
Budget
$7,000,000
Revenue
$1,310,673
Status
Released
Language
Russian
Production
Sever Studio, Russia-1, Lenfilm, Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
Genre