Franz Kafka's a Country Doctor
カフカ 田舎医者
Synopsis
A hapless country doctor describes with breathless urgency a night-time summons to attend a young patient. Events soon take on a surreal aspect as "unearthly horses" transport him instantaneously to the bedside. The doctor, preoccupied with personal distractions and grievances against those he is employed to care for, fails to find what is revealed to be a vile, fatal wound. He is humiliated by the villagers, who are "always expecting the impossible from the doctor," and doomed to an endless return trip, losing everything.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Koji Yamamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Franz Kafka
- Original Score
- Hitomi Shimizu
- Original Title
- カフカ 田舎医者
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Yamamura Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Koji Yamamura
Franz Kafka
Hitomi Shimizu
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Koji Yamamura
Director
Hitomi Shimizu
Original Music Composer
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What is Franz Kafka's a Country Doctor about?
A hapless country doctor describes with breathless urgency a night-time summons to attend a young patient. Events soon take on a surreal aspect as "unearthly horses" transport him instantaneously to the bedside. The doctor, preoccupied with personal distractions and grievances against those he is employed to care for, fails to find what is revealed to be a vile, fatal wound. He is humiliated by the villagers, who are "always expecting the impossible from the doctor," and doomed to an endless return trip, losing everything.
Who directed Franz Kafka's a Country Doctor?
Franz Kafka's a Country Doctor was directed by Koji Yamamura.
Who stars in Franz Kafka's a Country Doctor?
The principal cast of Franz Kafka's a Country Doctor includes Sensaku Shigeyama.
When was Franz Kafka's a Country Doctor released and how long is it?
Franz Kafka's a Country Doctor was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Franz Kafka's a Country Doctor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Franz Kafka's a Country Doctor was composed by Hitomi Shimizu.