A young man, recently arrived in New York from Europe, becomes swept up in a series of events that are beyond his knowledge or control.
Directed by Danièle Huillet and Jean-Marie Straub
based on novel or book
young man
woman director
kafka
franz kafka
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.8 / 5
Cast
Christian Heinisch
Karl Roßmann
Mario Adorf
Der Onkel
Laura Betti
Brunelda
Harun Farocki
Delamarche
Libgart Schwarz
Therese
Thom Andersen
Crew
Danièle Huillet
Director
Jean-Marie Straub
Director
Jean-Marie Straub
Screenplay
Danièle Huillet
Screenplay
Danièle Huillet
Editor
Jean-Marie Straub
Editor
Caroline Champetier
Director of Photography
William Lubtchansky
Director of Photography
Franz Kafka
Novel
Georges Vaglio
Sound Recordist
Popular Reviews
7 reviews
polina
8.0★ · 11/14/25
I find it strangely beautiful how Huillet-Straub's cinema is both understated and monotonous, yet in its own way exaggerated and theatrical. It makes them perfect for Kafka's Interpretation. German literature also has this straightforward and clear writing style, which hides very subtle surrealism and dark irony. and their films are essentially visual representations of this. It didn't have the same impact on me as ‘Sicilia’, but I continue to think their style is my thing. I always know it when I find directors who are truly close to me. you know, It’s rare, but it happens. In this case, I already know that I should view their whole filmography after seeing two.
I find it strangely beautiful how Huillet-Straub's cinema is both understated and monotonous, yet in its own way exaggerated and theatrical. It makes them perfect for Kafka's Interpretation. German literature also has this straightforward and clear writing style, which hides very subtle surrealism and dark irony. and their films are essentially visual representations of this. It didn't have the same impact on me as ‘Sicilia’, but I continue to think their style is my thing. I always know it when I find directors who are truly close to me. you know, It’s rare, but it happens. In this case, I already know that I should view their whole filmography after seeing two.
