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Kafka (1991)
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Cast: Jeremy Irons, Theresa Russell, Joel Grey, Ian Holm
Runtime98 min
RatingPG-13
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After a colleague is murdered, insurance worker Kafka gets embroiled in an underground group who are attempting to thwart a secret organization that controls the major events in society.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Kafka is a critically acclaimed 1991 film that blends elements of drama, mystery, and science fiction. While the film received a mixed reaction from critics, it has developed a cult following over the years and is considered an underrated work in Steven Soderbergh's filmography. The film's exploration of themes related to bureaucracy and control has resonated with audiences, as evidenced by its respectable ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
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Fans of director Steven Soderbergh's unique visual style and blend of genres will particularly enjoy the 1991 film 'Kafka', which follows an insurance worker embroiled in a conspiracy involving a secret organization controlling society.
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Kafka is a 1991 mystery thriller film directed by Steven Soderbergh, from a screenplay by Lem Dobbs. Ostensibly a biopic based on the life of Franz Kafka, the film blurs the lines between fact and Kafka's fiction, creating a Kafkaesque atmosphere. It stars Jeremy Irons in the title role, with Theresa Russell, Ian Holm, Jeroen Krabbé, Joel Grey, Armin Mueller-Stahl, and Alec Guinness. Simon McBurney appears in his film debut.
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