Welt am Draht

Welt am Draht (1973)

EndedScripted showCrime, Science-Fiction, Mystery

In the present day, Cybernetics and Future Science's new supercomputer hosts a simulation program that includes an artificial world with over 9,000 "identity units" who live as human beings, unaware that their world is just a simulation.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday, Sunday (90 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02Teil 2Oct 16, 1973
S01E01Teil 1Oct 14, 1973
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When did 'Welt am Draht' premiere?

'Welt am Draht' premiered on October 14, 1973.

What is the genre of 'Welt am Draht'?

'Welt am Draht' is a sci-fi TV mini-series.

Who directed 'Welt am Draht'?

'Welt am Draht' was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

How many episodes does 'Welt am Draht' have?

'Welt am Draht' is a two-part mini-series with a total of 2 episodes.

Which production company produced 'Welt am Draht'?

'Welt am Draht' was produced by Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR).

Who wrote the screenplay for 'Welt am Draht'?

'Welt am Draht' was written by Fritz M\u00fcller-Scherz and Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

In which language was 'Welt am Draht' filmed?

'Welt am Draht' was filmed in the German language.

What is 'Welt am Draht' about?

'Welt am Draht' follows a computer engineer who discovers that his world is a simulated reality.

Was 'Welt am Draht' well-received by critics?

Yes, 'Welt am Draht' received positive reviews and was praised for its innovative ideas and cinematography.

Who were the main actors in 'Welt am Draht'?

The main actors in 'Welt am Draht' were Klaus L\u00f6witsch, Barbara Valentin, and Mascha Rabben.

Did 'Welt am Draht' win any awards?

Yes, 'Welt am Draht' won the prestigious Golden Globe award in the Best Foreign Language Film category.

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  • World on a Wire

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