When God Sleeps
2017, German. Directed by Till Schauder.
Iranian musician Shahin Najafi flees his homeland and heads to Cologne, Germany after harsh criticism by several clerics over the release of his song speaking out against human rights abuses resulted in a fatwa being issued.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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- Released
- 20 April 2017
- Original title
- Wenn Gott schläft
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- Till Schauder
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How long is When God Sleeps?
When God Sleeps runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does When God Sleeps have a post-credits scene?
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When God Sleeps isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like When God Sleeps?
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Who directed When God Sleeps?
When God Sleeps (2017) was directed by Till Schauder and stars Shahin Najafi.