Beyond the Game
Originally released in 2008. Beyond the Game is a documentary film. directed by Jos de Putter. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fredrik Johansson, Manuel Schenkhuizen, and Yoan Merlo
Synopsis
Warcraft III is the most popular real-time strategy computer game, thrilling over 2.5 million North Americans and 10 million people worldwide everyday. The game creates an alternate universe, where players challenge each other with a mythically-charged online world of humans, orcs, the undead, knights, and elves. In Beyond the Game, we meet - in real life and within the game - two of the game's leading figures, known as Grubby and Sky. Acclaimed filmmaker Jos de Putter tracks these Kasparovs of a new generation and a new game across the world all the way to the world championships in Seattle. A fascinating, surprising, and genuinely touching portrait, Beyond the Game is a study of, and participation in, the reformation of our communities in the internet age.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beyond the Game about?
Warcraft III is the most popular real-time strategy computer game, thrilling over 2.5 million North Americans and 10 million people worldwide everyday. The game creates an alternate universe, where...
Who directed Beyond the Game?
Beyond the Game was directed by Jos de Putter.
How long is Beyond the Game?
Beyond the Game has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Beyond the Game released?
Beyond the Game was released on November 21, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beyond the Game?
The main cast of Beyond the Game includes Fredrik Johansson, Manuel Schenkhuizen, Yoan Merlo, Li Xiaofeng.