An interpretation of the trials of childhood, youth, and tragic adulthood which Kafka described in his novels and stories, photographed in the author’s native Prague. Displays an understanding of modern man’s anxiety and alienation. English version adapted by Harold Mantell Inc. Narrated by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323045
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Prague (Czech Republic)
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Literature - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Child development
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Child development
Literature → Czech literature - Film and video adaptations
Literature → Literature - Study and teaching
Literature → Literature, Comparative - Themes, motives
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)