Kafka's Last Trial (2025)

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After Franz Kafka's passing, he left behind a trove of unpublished manuscripts with explicit instructions for his close friend Max Brod to destroy them. Despite Kafka's wishes, Brod chose to preserve and publish the works, introducing the world to one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. This act of benevolent betrayal set forth a multi-generational saga that spans a century and ends with a real-life Kafkaesque trial.

Director: Eliran Peled
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Daniel Markovich
Editing: Daniel Shuali
Production: Kan
Country: Israel
Language: English, Deutsch, עִבְרִית
Original Language: he
More Films by Director: Eliran Peled
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kafka's Last Trial about?
After Franz Kafka's passing, he left behind a trove of unpublished manuscripts with explicit instructions for his close friend Max Brod to destroy them. Despite Kafka's wishes, Brod chose to preserve and publish the works, introducing the world to one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. This act of benevolent betrayal set forth a multi-generational saga that spans a century and ends with a real-life Kafkaesque trial.
Who directed Kafka's Last Trial?
Kafka's Last Trial was directed by Eliran Peled.
Who stars in Kafka's Last Trial?
Kafka's Last Trial stars Eli Gorenstein.
How long is Kafka's Last Trial?
Kafka's Last Trial has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is Kafka's Last Trial?
Kafka's Last Trial is a Documentary film.
Where was Kafka's Last Trial produced?
Kafka's Last Trial was produced in Israel.