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Do You Know Kafka?
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Do You Know Kafka?

2024-05-24 · 52 min · ★ 6.7

Documentary · History · TV Movie

A portrait of the German-language Czech writer Franz Kafka (1883-1924), a mysterious, strange and solitary individual, but also a visionary creator.

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Directors
Pavel Šimák
Production companies
ARTE GEIE, Česká televize, ORF
Countries
Germany, Austria, France, Czech Republic
Status
Released

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Reiner StachReiner StachSelf
Jaroslav RudišSelf

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