Film details
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Featuring
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Country
Federal Republic of Germany
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Year
1973
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Genres
Crime Science Fiction
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Type
Television
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Category
Fiction
Alternative titles
- The WORLD ON A WIRE Alternative
Introduction
This two-part sci-fi series for WDR Television is a real revelation – stylistically dazzling, disquieting and hugely enjoyable.
Based on the novel Simulacron 3 by Daniel F Galouye, it follows a research scientist’s investigation into the mysterious death of his predecessor at the Institute for Cybernetics and Futurology.
Combining action-packed adventure with philosophical speculation, Fassbinder’s one foray into science fiction anticipates Blade Runner and The Matrix, foreshadowing anxieties around artificial intelligence and virtual reality; it’s also the ultimate Fassbinderian nightmare about a world full of people living false lives.
Cast & Credits
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Cast
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Fred Stiller
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Eva
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Vollmer
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Lause
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Gloria
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Siskins
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Wolfgang
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Schmist-Gentner
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Hahn
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Edelkern
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Hartmann
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Holm
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Lehner
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Stuhlfaut
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Rupp
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Weinlaub
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Hirse
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journalist
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man in car
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Einstein
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cleaning lady
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doctor
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caretaker
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policeman
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secretary
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Credits
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Unknown:
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Director
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Production Company
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Screenplay
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Screenplay
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Based on the novel 'Simulacron-3' by
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Director of Photography
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Editor
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Music
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