GOD MODE

A FEATURE FILM BY CHRISTOPH RAINER

Two unlike friends create virtual worlds in a garage in the suburbs. Relentlessly working on the infinite video game universe, the two buddies get into a fundemantal conflict of interest: Whilst the highly ambitious game designer DAVID (30) already envisions himself being celebrated for his immortal creation, the disabled lead-programmer GERALD (20) focuses on the collaborative work and their friendship.

The chaotic duo becomes a trio when the lonely retiree MRS. WERTHEIM (85) buys in on the project with a mission to win over the protestant youth through their beloved computer screens. Despite their remarkably different beliefs the trio strives towards a shared goal: their very own video game.

A meta-filmic journey into the darkest corners of the indie game scene in search of a god inside our screens and a friendship in the age of capitalism.


Austria

Status: project developement

Production: Horse&Fruits Vienna

Supported by: BMKÖS, Land NÖ

 


Director: Christoph Rainer

Script: Sarah Hichri, Senad Halibasic, Christoph Rainer

Producers: Thomas Herberth, Florian Brüning

Kindly supported by: ÖFI, Filmfonds Wien