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Franz

Franz

20256.12h 7m

Overview

Conceived as a kaleidoscopic mosaic, the film follows the imprint Franz Kafka left on the world from his birth in 19th-century Prague to his death in post-WW1 Vienna.

Directed by Agnieszka Holland
Written by Marek Epstein
Produced by Šárka Cimbalová, Agnieszka Holland
Box OfficeBudget: $6.5MRevenue: $721K

Top Cast

Idan Weiss

Idan Weiss

Franz Kafka

Peter Kurth

Peter Kurth

Hermann Kafka

Katharina Stark

Katharina Stark

Ottla Kafka

Sebastian Schwarz

Sebastian Schwarz

Max Brod

Carol Schuler

Carol Schuler

Felicie Bauer

Jenovéfa Boková

Jenovéfa Boková

Milena Jesenska

Ivan Trojan

Ivan Trojan

Siegried Löwy

Sandra Korzeniak

Sandra Korzeniak

Julie Kafka

Aaron Friesz

Aaron Friesz

Oskar Baum

D

Daniel Dongres

young Franz

Themes & Keywords

based on true storywriter19th centuryfranz kafka20th century

About Franz

Franz is a drama, history film released in 2025 exploring themes of based on true story, writer, 19th century, franz kafka, 20th century. Directed by Agnieszka Holland, it stars Idan Weiss, Peter Kurth, Katharina Stark. Conceived as a kaleidoscopic mosaic, the film follows the imprint Franz Kafka left on the world from his birth in 19th-century Prague to his death in post-WW1 Vienna.

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