The World beyond the World (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film
Released in 1986, The World beyond the World is a documentary film directed by Oliver Herbrich, running about 44 minutes.
What it’s about. 'Thinking machines' and 'people thinking as machines' (super-computerprogrammers who have internalized computerese) are perhaps two of a kind. But clashes with the 'real world' are preprogrammed for these machines of flesh and blood. The film traces humankind's striving to discover itself again in its mechanical creations, from the effort to construct automatons in Switzerland some 200 years ago, to a pinnacle display of the 1980ies achievements: a robot playing Haydn's 'Genesis' at the World Expo in Japan.
Who’s in it. The World beyond the World stars Oliver Herbrich as Narrator.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The World beyond the World page.
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- Where can I watch The World beyond the World (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The World beyond the World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The World beyond the World?
- The World beyond the World stars Oliver Herbrich.
- When was The World beyond the World released?
- The World beyond the World was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 44 minutes.