It's Hard to Be a God

(Trudno byt bogom)

Synopsis

Don Rumata is sent from Earth to the medieval kingdom of Arkanar with instructions to observe and to save what he can. Masquerading as an arrogant nobleman, a dueler and a brawler, Don Rumata is never defeated, but can never kill. With his doubt and compassion, and his deep love for a local girl named Kira, Rumata wants to save the kingdom from the machinations of Don Reba, the first minister to the king. But given his orders, what role can he play?

A movie directed by Aleksey German

2013 - 177 minutes - Black & White - Dolby Digital - 1.66

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Also Known As

  • Hard to Be a God (inc)
  • The Story of the Arcanar Massacre (inc)
  • История арканарской резни (ru)
  • Трудно быть богом (ru)

Release dates

  • February 27, 2014
  • August 07, 2015
  • December 07, 2014 (Brisbane Film Festival)
  • February 27, 2014
  • October 09, 2014 (London Film Festival)
  • August 07, 2015
  • May 16, 2014 (Seattle International Film Festival)
  • January 30, 2015 (Anthology Film Archives, New York)
  • April 04, 2015 (Chattanooga Film Festival)
  • June 30, 2015 (DVD & Blu-ray premiere)