The Glory of Life
Die Herrlichkeit des Lebens
Synopsis
Because of the power of love, the last year of Franz Kafka's life becomes his happiest. The well-known writer has never before been able to allow himself to experience intimacy, he suffers from tuberculosis and is dependent on his overbearing family. In the summer of 1923, he met Dora Diamant in the seaside resort Graal-Müritz on the Baltic Sea coast, where he is convalescing and she is working in a Jewish Volksheim. He is a man of world, the 14 years younger woman is from the deep East, he can write, she can dance. She has both feet firmly on the ground, he is always hovering a little above it. She embraces the indicative, he gets tangled up in the conjunctive. But the worldly wise Dora accepts him as he is. And he accepts her. Together they go to Berlin and when Franz's health deteriorates rapidly, to a sanatorium in Austria. They are granted a single year together until Franz Kafka's health deteriorates incurable. However their year together allows them to feel the glory of life.
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The Glory of Life - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-27
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Henriette Confurius
Dora Diamant
Sabin Tambrea
Franz Kafka
Manuel Rubey
Max Brod
Daniela Golpashin
Elli
Leo Altaras
Paul
Klaus Huhle
Dr. Hoffmann
Kristian Nekrasov
Dr. Johann Kisch
Peter Moltzen
Karl Hermann
Luise Aschenbrenner
Tile
Alma Hasun
Ottla
Mia Klein Salazar
Milena
Michaela Caspar
Mrs. Kasulke
Friederike Tiefenbacher
Nurse
Mira Griesbaum
Gerti
Lionel Hesse
Felix
Caspar Stoltenberg
Albert
Wilhelm Spillmann
Little Boy
Ida Streicher
Little Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
The Jewish International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 13, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$948K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Judith Kaufmann, Georg Maas
- Screenplay & Story
- Georg Maas, Michael Gutmann
- Original Score
- Paul Eisenach, Jonas Hofer
- Original Title
- Die Herrlichkeit des Lebens
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew, German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $948K
- Production Studios
- Tempest Film, Lotus-Film, Medienboard Berlin Brandensburg, MV Filmförderung, Filmförderungsanstalt, ORF, OFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Judith Kaufmann, Georg Maas
Georg Maas, Michael Gutmann, Michael Kumpfmüller
Paul Eisenach, Jonas Hofer
Judith Kaufmann
Gisela Zick, Hansjörg Weißbrich
Solveig Fina, Thomas Pridnig, Clemens Wollein, Helge Sasse
Department Leadership Roster
Judith Kaufmann
Director
Georg Maas
Director
Georg Maas
Screenplay
Michael Gutmann
Screenplay
Solveig Fina
Producer
Thomas Pridnig
Producer
Judith Kaufmann
Director of Photography
Gisela Zick
Editor
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Editor
Katharina Wöppermann
Production Design
Tanja Hausner
Costume Design
Paul Eisenach
Original Music Composer
Jonas Hofer
Original Music Composer
Clemens Wollein
Producer
Helge Sasse
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is The Glory of Life about?
Because of the power of love, the last year of Franz Kafka's life becomes his happiest. The well-known writer has never before been able to allow himself to experience intimacy, he suffers from tuberculosis and is dependent on his overbearing family. In the summer of 1923, he met Dora Diamant in the seaside resort Graal-Müritz on the Baltic Sea coast, where he is convalescing and she is working in a Jewish Volksheim. He is a man of world, the 14 years younger woman is from the deep East, he can write, she can dance. She has both feet firmly on the ground, he is always hovering a little above it. She embraces the indicative, he gets tangled up in the conjunctive. But the worldly wise Dora accepts him as he is. And he accepts her. Together they go to Berlin and when Franz's health deteriorates rapidly, to a sanatorium in Austria. They are granted a single year together until Franz Kafka's health deteriorates incurable. However their year together allows them to feel the glory of life.
Who directed The Glory of Life?
The Glory of Life was directed by Judith Kaufmann, Georg Maas.
Who stars in The Glory of Life?
The principal cast of The Glory of Life includes Henriette Confurius, Sabin Tambrea, Manuel Rubey, Daniela Golpashin, Leo Altaras.
When was The Glory of Life released and how long is it?
The Glory of Life was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did The Glory of Life make at the box office?
The Glory of Life grossed $948K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Glory of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Glory of Life was composed by Paul Eisenach, Jonas Hofer.
Is The Glory of Life based on a book or true story?
The Glory of Life is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Kumpfmüller".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Glory of Life?
The Glory of Life holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).