Who was Kafka?(2006)
Wer war Kafka?
Who was Kafka? Synopsis
Filmmaker Richard Dindo's unique documentary uses historical reenactments and speculative "interviews" of historical figures to paint a fascinating portrait of one of the most influential writers of modern literature, renowned author Franz Kafka. Best known for his novel The Metamorphosis, Kafka was famously secretive and eccentric, and the details of his private life have become just as captivating to his fans as his work.
Who was Kafka? (2006) is a documentary film directed by Richard Dindo, released on February 2, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Alexander Wachholz, Carl Achleitner, Irene Kugler and Peter Kaghanovitch.
- Director:
- Richard Dindo
- Writers:
- Richard Dindo
- Producers:
- Richard Dindo, Serge Lalou
- Cinematographer:
- René Baumann
- Composer:
- Maurice Ravel
- Production:
- Lea Produktion, Les Films d'Ici
- Status:
- Released
Who was Kafka? Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Alexander Wachholz
Alexander Wachholz
as Max Brod
Carl Achleitner
as Gustav Janouch
- Irene Kugler
Irene Kugler
as Felice Bauer
Peter Kaghanovitch
as Max Pulver
- Hana Militká
Hana Militká
as Milena
- Renata Stachowicz-Brycka
Renata Stachowicz-Brycka
as Dora Diamant
Ulrich Matthes
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Richard Dindo, written by Richard Dindo, produced by Richard Dindo and Serge Lalou.
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Who was Kafka? – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Who was Kafka??
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The main cast of Who was Kafka? (2006) includes Alexander Wachholz, Carl Achleitner, Irene Kugler, Peter Kaghanovitch and Hana Militká. The film was directed by Richard Dindo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Who was Kafka? released?
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Who was Kafka? was released on February 2, 2006 and runs for 1h 36m.