World on a Wire
"What world do we live in? Is it real?"
In the future, Simulacron, a computer project simulating reality, encounters strange occurrences after its leader's death. Dr. Stiller questions the sudden disappearance of a friend and wonders if Simulacron holds the answers.
Written by Daniel F. Galouye
Produced by: Peter Märthesheimer, Alexander Wesemann
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