Metamorphosis(1975)
Die Verwandlung
Metamorphosis Synopsis
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.
Metamorphosis (1975) is a comedy, tv movie, fantasy and drama film directed by Jan Němec, released on October 16, 1975 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Heinz Bennent, Zdenka Procházková, Edwige Pierre and Achim Strietzel. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Jan Němec
- Writers:
- Franz Kafka, Jan Němec
- Cinematographer:
- Nicole Gasquet
- Composer:
- Evžen Illín
- Production:
- ORF, ZDF
- Status:
- Released
Metamorphosis Cast & Crew
Main cast
Heinz Bennent
as Der Vater
Zdenka Procházková
as Die Mutter
- Edwige Pierre
Edwige Pierre
as Die Tochter Grete
- Achim Strietzel
Achim Strietzel
as Der Prokurist
- Tamara Kafka
Tamara Kafka
as Die Putzfrau
- Gunnar Holm-Petersen
Gunnar Holm-Petersen
as Gregor
- Karl Renar
Karl Renar
- Alfred Baarovy
Alfred Baarovy
- Herbert Klein
Herbert Klein
- Dieter Kettenbach
Dieter Kettenbach
Key crew
Directed by Jan Němec, written by Franz Kafka and Jan Němec.
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Metamorphosis Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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Metamorphosis – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Metamorphosis?
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The main cast of Metamorphosis (1975) includes Heinz Bennent, Zdenka Procházková, Edwige Pierre, Achim Strietzel and Tamara Kafka. The film was directed by Jan Němec. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Metamorphosis released?
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Metamorphosis was released on October 16, 1975 and runs for 55m.
Is Metamorphosis worth watching?
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Metamorphosis (1975) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, tv movie and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.