Overgames 2015

Actor Joachim Fuchsberger revisits the development of the games for his 1960 West German TV show, “Nur nicht nervös werden.” Drawing inspiration from American psychiatry, the games were part of a broader exploration of the nation's psychological state following the post-war era. In a revealing interview, Fuchsberger reflects on the unusual premise and the audience’s response, leading to questions about the societal factors that shaped West Germany at the time. The film incorporates interviews with game show directors and producers, psychiatrists, anthropologists, and others to examine the show's history and the concept of continuous societal change.

Lutz Dammbeck Filmproduktion

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