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Kafka

20247.31 Season6 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Daniel Kehlmann
Written by Daniel Kehlmann, Reiner Stach, David Schalko
Produced by David Schalko, John Lueftner, Katharina Theissen
NetworksDas ErsteNDR Fernsehen

Where to Watch

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Chai Flicks

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Top Cast

Joel Basman

Joel Basman

Franz Kafka

David Kross

David Kross

Max Brod

Maresi Riegner

Maresi Riegner

Ottla Kafka

Nicholas Ofczarek

Nicholas Ofczarek

Hermann Kafka

Lia von Blarer

Lia von Blarer

Felice Bauer

Liv Lisa Fries

Liv Lisa Fries

Milena Jesenská

Tamara Romera Ginés

Tamara Romera Ginés

Dora Dymant

Robert Stadlober

Robert Stadlober

Felix Weltsch

Verena Altenberger

Verena Altenberger

Robert Musil

Judith Altenberger

Judith Altenberger

Erna Bauer

Themes & Keywords

biography

About Kafka

Kafka is a drama series that first aired in 2024 exploring themes of biography. Created by Daniel Kehlmann, it stars Joel Basman, David Kross, Maresi Riegner. 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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