A Hunger Artist (2023)

A Hunger Artist (2023) poster

In this adaptation of Franz Kafka's story of the same name, a streamer fasts for 40 days in front of a large online audience. Thousands follow and comment on his life in his 24/7 livestream. He receives support from his manager, an avant-garde ASMR artist. Interest in his performance suddenly fizzles out when he begins a new round of fasting. With less and less of an audience, he has to look for new management, but continues to fast anyway. Left completely alone, he finally breaks his old fasting records, but unnoticed by everyone. When one last viewer appears shortly before his death, the streamer reveals why he had to fast.

Director: Oskar Zoche
Genre: Drama
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Screenplay

Editing: Oskar Zoche, Moritz Geiser
Production: Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
Country: Germany
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

live stream, franz kafka

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Hunger Artist about?
In this adaptation of Franz Kafka's story of the same name, a streamer fasts for 40 days in front of a large online audience. Thousands follow and comment on his life in his 24/7 livestream. He receives support from his manager, an avant-garde ASMR artist. Interest in his performance suddenly fizzles out when he begins a new round of fasting. With less and less of an audience, he has to look for new management, but continues to fast anyway. Left completely alone, he finally breaks his old fasting records, but unnoticed by everyone. When one last viewer appears shortly before his death, the streamer reveals why he had to fast.
Who directed A Hunger Artist?
A Hunger Artist was directed by Oskar Zoche.
Who stars in A Hunger Artist?
A Hunger Artist stars Jens Winter, Ilonka Petruschka.
What genre is A Hunger Artist?
A Hunger Artist is a Drama film.
Where was A Hunger Artist produced?
A Hunger Artist was produced in Germany.