A | 2026 | Documentary | 52 min
In co-production with ORF
Homo Ludens
The documentary film Homo Ludens – The Human at Play explores a fundamental phenomenon of human existence and poses a simple yet profound question: Why do people play? Approaching this topic in an artistic and innovative way, the film combines psychological, anthropological, and cultural perspectives with a philosophical lens. It reveals that play is far more than mere pastime. What psychological processes drive our desire to play? Is play always about escaping reality? The documentary investigates both individual and societal behaviors that lie behind the deep human fascination with play.
Director
Stefan Wolner
Anna Katharina Wohlgenannt
Script
Hannah Wahl
Stefan Wolner