At the Institute for Cybernetics and Futures Research, scientists have created an artificial world that mimics reality. After the institute's director's unexpected death, his successor, Fred Stiller, seems destined for the same fate. Stiller, too, discovers that the reality he lives in may be nothing more than a simulation. The DVD is released to coincide with the world premiere of the restored version at the 2010 Berlinale! The two-part film hasn't been seen for over 37 years and is now finally available with perfect picture and sound. The restoration was overseen by cinematographer Michael Ballhaus. Fassbinder's ingenious vision of the future anticipates "The Matrix" by 26 years! New product