One Hour Real (2017)

One Hour Real (2017) poster

One Hour Real explores the coulisses and facades of a contemporary free-time phenomenon, real-life escape games. These games originally emerged in Japan, and their popularity among players in Europe has recently snowballed. In its unbiased observation of the automated mechanisms used in escape rooms, the film raises questions about surveillance, the human yearning to play, and the relation between imprisonment and desire.

Director: Lina Sieckmann, Miriam Gossing
Runtime: 12 min
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Cinematography: Christian Kochmann
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lina Sieckmann, Miriam Gossing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is One Hour Real about?
One Hour Real explores the coulisses and facades of a contemporary free-time phenomenon, real-life escape games. These games originally emerged in Japan, and their popularity among players in Europe has recently snowballed. In its unbiased observation of the automated mechanisms used in escape rooms, the film raises questions about surveillance, the human yearning to play, and the relation between imprisonment and desire.
Who directed One Hour Real?
One Hour Real was directed by Lina Sieckmann, Miriam Gossing.
How long is One Hour Real?
One Hour Real has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).