

Kafka
2024-03-26 · 268 min / episode · ★ 7.1
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.
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Production details
- Creators
- Reiner Stach
- Production companies
- Superfilm, ORF, ARD, BR, MDR, SWR, WDR, RBB, HR, SR, Radio Bremen, Fernsehfonds Austria, Film Fonds Wien, NDR
- Countries
- Germany, Austria
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Joel BasmanFranz Kafka
David KrossMax Brod
Maresi RiegnerOttla Kafka
Nicholas OfczarekHermann Kafka
Lia von BlarerFelice Bauer
Liv Lisa FriesMilena Jesenská
Tamara Romera GinésDora Dymant
Robert StadloberFelix Weltsch
Verena AltenbergerRobert Musil
Judith AltenbergerErna Bauer
Anne BennentAnna Bauer
Charly HübnerRowohlt
Lars EidingerRainer Maria Rilke
Katharina ThalbachVermieterin
Marie-Lou SellemJulie Kafka
Christian FriedelFranz Werfel
Michael MaertensErzähler
Daniel KehlmannArthur Schnitzler
Jan BülowKarl HermannTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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