Review of Kafka (1991) by Matthew P — 21 Sep 2007

Transcending reality into a world of magical and mythical realism. "Kafka" visually breathes a vivid and yet frightening live into the motives of Franz Kafka's works ...

This review of Kafka (1991) was written by Matthew P on 21 Sep 2007.

Kafka has generally received positive reviews.

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