Metamorphosis (1975)
Travelling salesman Gregor Samsa wakes to find that he's been transformed into a giant insect. This particular Franz Kafka adaptation is seen from Gregor's point of view, continuing to explore themes of alienation, family duty, and the absurdity of modern life as the Samsa clan cope with how to go on with the situation at hand.
Director: Jan Němec
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie, Fantasy, Drama
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: October 16, 1975
Cast
- Heinz Bennent - Der Vater
- Zdenka Procházková - Die Mutter
- Edwige Pierre - Die Tochter Grete
- Achim Strietzel - Der Prokurist
- Tamara Kafka - Die Putzfrau
- Gunnar Holm-Petersen - Gregor
- Karl Renar
- Alfred Baarovy
- Herbert Klein
- Dieter Kettenbach
Screenplay
- Franz Kafka (Novel)
- Jan Němec
Music: Evžen Illín
Cinematography: Nicole Gasquet, Thomas Mauch
Editing: Gerd Krauss
Production: ORF, ZDF
Country: Germany, Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Magical Realism and Wonders, Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Surreal Humor and Odd Worlds
Keywords
insect, satire, surrealism, metamorphosis
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Metamorphosis about?
- Travelling salesman Gregor Samsa wakes to find that he's been transformed into a giant insect. This particular Franz Kafka adaptation is seen from Gregor's point of view, continuing to explore themes of alienation, family duty, and the absurdity of modern life as the Samsa clan cope with how to go on with the situation at hand.
- Who directed Metamorphosis?
- Metamorphosis was directed by Jan Němec.
- Who stars in Metamorphosis?
- Metamorphosis stars Heinz Bennent, Zdenka Procházková, Edwige Pierre, Achim Strietzel, Tamara Kafka, Gunnar Holm-Petersen.
- How long is Metamorphosis?
- Metamorphosis has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Metamorphosis?
- Metamorphosis is a Comedy, TV Movie, Fantasy, Drama film.
- Where was Metamorphosis produced?
- Metamorphosis was produced in Germany, Austria.
- What are the themes of Metamorphosis?
- The themes of Metamorphosis include: Magical Realism and Wonders, Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Surreal Humor and Odd Worlds.