World on a Wire
“What world do we live in? Is it real?”
Original title: Welt am Draht
Creator
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
In the future, Simulacron, a computer project simulating reality, encounters strange occurrences after its leader's death. Dr. Stiller questions the sudden disappearance of a friend and wonders if Simulacron holds the answers.
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Country
Germany
Status
Ended
Cast
Klaus Löwitsch
Fred Stiller · 2 eps
Mascha Rabben
Eva Vollmer · 2 eps
Gottfried John
Einstein · 2 eps
Ulli Lommel
Journalist Rupp · 2 eps
Ingrid Caven
Secretary Uschi · 2 eps
Barbara Valentin
Gloria Fromm · 2 eps
Ivan Desny
Günther Lause · 2 eps
Eddie Constantine
Man in Rolls Royce · 2 eps
Margit Carstensen
Maya Schmidt-Genter · 2 eps
Kurt Raab
Mark Holm · 2 eps
Peter Kern
Hospital Orderly · 2 eps
Joachim Hansen
Hans Edelkern · 2 eps
Walter Sedlmayr
Janitor · 2 eps
Peter Chatel
Secretary of State Hirse · 2 eps
Elma Karlowa
Cafeteria Manager · 2 eps
Bruce Low
Doctor · 2 eps
Adrian Hoven
Professor Henry Vollmer · 2 eps
Karl-Heinz Vosgerau
Herbert Siskins · 2 eps
Günter Lamprecht
Fritz Walfang · 2 eps
Wolfgang Schenck
Franz Hahn · 2 eps
Rudolf Waldemar Brem
Hospital Orderly · 2 eps
Christiane Maybach
Woman at the Bar · 2 eps
Solange Pradel
Singer · 2 eps
Lilo Pempeit
Data Typist · 2 eps
El Hedi ben Salem
Bodyguard · 2 eps
Karl Scheydt
Inspector Stuhlfahrt · 2 eps
Katrin Schaake
Computer Lab Assistant · 2 eps
Rudolf Lenz
Hartmann · 2 eps
Heinz Meier
Secretary of State Von Weinlaub · 2 eps
Rainer Langhans
Waiter Rainer · 2 eps
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Trailer
Official trailer
World on a Wire
Where to Watch
Streaming
Criterion Episode Guide
1
Part 1
Fred Stiller, who is working on a computerized simulation of reality, enters a world of mystery when friend Guenther Lause disappears.
2
Part 2
Fred Stiller becomes convinced he is living in a simulation, causing everyone to question his sanity.
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From the same creator: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
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