Metamorphosis
Die Verwandlung
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Němec
- Screenplay & Story
- Franz Kafka, Jan Němec
- Original Score
- Evžen Illín
- Original Title
- Die Verwandlung
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- ORF, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Němec
Franz Kafka, Jan Němec
Evžen Illín
Nicole Gasquet, Thomas Mauch
Gerd Krauss
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Němec
Director
Helga Pinnow-Stadelmann
Costume Design
Gerd Krauss
Production Design
Jan Němec
Writer
Gerd Krauss
Editor
Evžen Illín
Original Music Composer
Nicole Gasquet
Director of Photography
Thomas Mauch
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Metamorphosis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Metamorphosis includes Heinz Bennent, Zdenka Procházková, Edwige Pierre, Achim Strietzel, Tamara Kafka.
When was Metamorphosis released and how long is it?
Metamorphosis was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Metamorphosis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Metamorphosis was composed by Evžen Illín.
Is Metamorphosis based on a book or true story?
Metamorphosis is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Franz Kafka".