Hard to Be a God

2014 · 2h57 · Film

Starring Juris Lauciņš, Vytautas Paukštė

Ideal when you feel… Calm Sad / low Curious

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.

Original title

Трудно быть богом

Original language

Russian

Screenplay

Boris Strougatski, Arcadi Strougatski

Updated July 22, 2026

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