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Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life...and Other Strange Tales, 1995

Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life...and Other Strange Tales

English

UK

Rating:7.4
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Profile of Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life...and Other Strange Tales

Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life...and Other Strange Tales can be described as offbeat, humorous, and witty. The plot revolves around mental instability, the life of a writer, and celebrity culture. Its comic aspect comes from dark humor. Its main genres are comedy, drama, and fantasy. In terms of style, it is experimental. It is drawn from a biography.

Summary of Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life...and Other Strange Tales

A collection of four clever and unique short films. "Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life" is the Oscar-winning combination of Kafka and Capra, as the author of "The Metamorphosis" struggles with writers' block and learns the true meaning of Christmas. "Seven Gates" is the story of a pair of brothers on their way to a family holiday party dealing with their own anxieties and family problems. "The Deal" tells of two immensely powerful businessmen and their meeting to seal an important business deal and the unusual celebration that follows. "Mr. McAllister's Cigarette Holder" tells of a lonely man, his albino girlfriend, and the true meaning of a prized object.

Details

Language: English
Country: UK
Release date: 29 November 1995
Runtime: 23 min
Awards: Academy Awards

Awards

Awarded Live Action Short Subjects at the 1995 Academy Awards

Users Reviews

Four stars for the title film, with the always-great Richard Grant. The three other films are all just okay.
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