Franz Kafka

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Franz Kafka's life wasn't so kafkaesque after all, TV miniseries shows

5:15pm June 10, 2024

by Olivia Hampton

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with lead actor Joel Basman and director David Schalko about his German-Austrian miniseries Kafka on early 20th century author Franz Kafka, released in the U.S. from June 6.

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Many of Franz Kafka's darkest comedies appear rooted in the cowering relationship he had with his father. Their only true bonding was over beer.

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For Kafka, Even Beer Came With Baggage

4:19pm April 11, 2016

by Nina Martyris

Many of Kafka's darkest comedies appear rooted in the cowering relationship he had with his father. Their only true bonding was over beer.