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Music documentary

When God Sleeps (2017): Cast

When God Sleeps (2017) movie poster

When God Sleeps is a 2017 music documentary directed by Till Schauder, starring Shahin Najafi. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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When God Sleeps (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Till Schauder
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
German
Studio
ITVS
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is When God Sleeps About?

The premise of When God Sleeps without spoilers.

After releasing a song criticizing human rights abuses, Iranian musician Shahin Najafi faces severe backlash from religious clerics, resulting in a fatwa being issued against him. He is forced to leave his home country and seek refuge in Cologne, Germany, where he must navigate a new life while facing the consequences of his artistic expression.

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Cast & crew

When God Sleeps Cast

Shahin Najafi stars in When God Sleeps. Directed by Till Schauder.

From the director

More from Till Schauder

More films directed by Till Schauder, best-rated first: The Iran Job and A Revolution on Canvas.

Full filmography

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FAQ

When God Sleeps FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of When God Sleeps, each answered in a sentence.

How long is When God Sleeps?

When God Sleeps runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was When God Sleeps released?

When God Sleeps was released on April 20, 2017.

Who directed When God Sleeps?

When God Sleeps was directed by Till Schauder.

More films by Till Schauder

Who is in the cast of When God Sleeps?

When God Sleeps stars Shahin Najafi.

Does When God Sleeps have a post-credit scene?

No. When God Sleeps has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is When God Sleeps in?

The original language of When God Sleeps is German.

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