

Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life
Genres
Overview
Franz Kafka has been stricken with a serious case of writer's block on Christmas Eve. He's trying to get started on his latest short story, "The Metamorphosis", but he isn't sure what his protagonist Gregor Samsa should become. As Kafka struggles with indecision, he has to contend with a loud holiday party downstairs, several unexpected guests, and a sinister knife salesman who has a bone to pick with him.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
23 min
Release Date
1993-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
28
Vote Average
6.9
Richard E. Grant
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Crispin Letts
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Ken Stott
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Julie Cox
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Party Girl
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