Game Over

You can’t outrun the past - even on a Game Boy.

15-year-old Moritz lives with his father near East Berlin, helping at his gas station and drifting through life after his girlfriend leaves him. He skips school, hides in a crumbling house, and escapes into music, Game Boy games, and memories of his mother - believed to have died ten years ago. But a chance discovery reveals she’s alive and living in Hamburg. Moritz sets out to confront her and the truth.

Director: Igor Zaritzky
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 82 min
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Game Over about?
15-year-old Moritz lives with his father near East Berlin, helping at his gas station and drifting through life after his girlfriend leaves him. He skips school, hides in a crumbling house, and escapes into music, Game Boy games, and memories of his mother - believed to have died ten years ago. But a chance discovery reveals she’s alive and living in Hamburg. Moritz sets out to confront her and the truth.
Who directed Game Over?
Game Over was directed by Igor Zaritzky.
How long is Game Over?
Game Over has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is Game Over?
Game Over is a Drama film.
Where was Game Over produced?
Game Over was produced in Germany.