Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life
Synopsis
Franz Kafka is working on his Metamorphosis, but he's suffering from writer's block; he can't get off on the right track. While trying to decide what Gregor Samsa is going to wake up as, he is constantly interrupted by door-to-door salesmen, young women, and his own inexplicable hallucinations.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Atlantic International Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
November 29, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Capaldi
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Capaldi
- Original Score
- Philip Appleby
- Original Title
- Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- The Scottish Film Production Fund, BBC, Conundrum Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Capaldi
Peter Capaldi
Philip Appleby
Simon Maggs
Nikki Clemens
Ruth Kenley-Letts
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Capaldi
Director
Peter Capaldi
Writer
Nikki Clemens
Editor
Simon Maggs
Director of Photography
Philip Appleby
Original Music Composer
Ruth Kenley-Letts
Producer
John Beard
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life about?
Franz Kafka is working on his Metamorphosis, but he's suffering from writer's block; he can't get off on the right track. While trying to decide what Gregor Samsa is going to wake up as, he is constantly interrupted by door-to-door salesmen, young women, and his own inexplicable hallucinations.
Who directed Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life?
Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life was directed by Peter Capaldi.
Who stars in Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life?
The principal cast of Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life includes Richard E. Grant, Elaine Collins, Crispin Letts, Phyllis Logan, Ken Stott.
When was Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life released and how long is it?
Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life was composed by Philip Appleby.