Kafka
Series Overview
The story of Franz Kafka's life from different perspectives. Presenting his difficult relationship with his domineering father Hermann, his deep friendship with Max Brod and his various love affairs.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
268 min per episode
2024 – 2024
Premiered: Tue, Mar 26, 2024
Reiner StachLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Dora”
Kafka has a last great love, Dora Dymant, whom he meets in a Baltic sea resort which his imagination turns into the mythical village of his final novel "The Castle"; after moving in together to a flat in Berlin, Dora cares for Kafka until the end.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Joel Basman
Franz Kafka
David Kross
Max Brod
Maresi Riegner
Ottla Kafka
Nicholas Ofczarek
Hermann Kafka
Lia von Blarer
Felice Bauer
Liv Lisa Fries
Milena Jesenská
Tamara Romera Ginés
Dora Dymant
Robert Stadlober
Felix Weltsch
Verena Altenberger
Robert Musil
Judith Altenberger
Erna Bauer
Konstantin Frank
Jizchak Löwy
Anne Bennent
Anna Bauer
Charly Hübner
Rowohlt
Lars Eidinger
Rainer Maria Rilke
Katharina Thalbach
Vermieterin
Marie-Lou Sellem
Julie Kafka
Christian Friedel
Franz Werfel
Michael Maertens
Erzähler
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Schalko
Daniel Kehlmann, Reiner Stach, David Schalko
Kyrre Kvam
Martin Gschlacht
Karina Ressler, Peter Jaitz
David Schalko, John Lueftner, Katharina Theissen, Florian Engelhardt
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Kehlmann
Writer
David Schalko
Director
David Schalko
Producer
John Lueftner
Producer
Maurice Miller
Visual Effects Supervisor
Karina Ressler
Editor
Katharina Theissen
Producer
Martin Gschlacht
Director of Photography
Florian Engelhardt
Producer
Peter Jaitz
Editor
Daniel Kehlmann
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kafka
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What is Kafka about?
The story of Franz Kafka's life from different perspectives. Presenting his difficult relationship with his domineering father Hermann, his deep friendship with Max Brod and his various love affairs.
How many seasons does Kafka have?
Kafka comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Kafka?
Key cast members in Kafka include Joel Basman, David Kross, Maresi Riegner, Nicholas Ofczarek, Lia von Blarer.
Who created or directed Kafka?
Kafka was developed and directed by David Schalko.