Labyrinth
Originally released in 1991. Labyrinth is a feature film. directed by Jaromil Jireš.
Starring Maximilian Schell, Christopher Chaplin, and Christian Thuri
Synopsis
Film makes the creative process visible by letting its narrative flow in the mind of a foreign director who is researching a film about Franz Kafka in Prague. Based on the principle of dreams and free association, segments unfold that deal with the various points of view that Kafka's work, personality and fate offer. In the labyrinth of his mind, the fictional director projects himself into situations from the author's life, with Kafka himself as his guide. At the same time, he delves into the history of the persecution of the Jews and glimpses the monstrosity of the bureaucratic apparatus that Kafka anticipated but could not have foreseen the monstrous size and function it would grow to a few years after his death in the institutionalized genocide and overall machinery of Nazism.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Art Oko Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Labyrinth about?
Film makes the creative process visible by letting its narrative flow in the mind of a foreign director who is researching a film about Franz Kafka in Prague. Based on the principle of dreams and f...
Who directed Labyrinth?
Labyrinth was directed by Jaromil Jireš.
When was Labyrinth released?
Labyrinth was released on November 27, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Labyrinth?
The main cast of Labyrinth includes Maximilian Schell, Christopher Chaplin, Christian Thuri, Miloš Kopecký, Vlastimil Brodský.