Kafka's Castle

Vivianne 2022-04-11 08:01:01

The director is Capricorn Soderbergh, and the heroine is beautiful.

The black and white and gray three-color movie images are like the texture of film, and we are more likely to use this as an opportunity to enter the gloomy and heavy world of Kafka; of course, occasionally because of the strong contrast with reality, it is easier to withdraw from the environment. individuals to rational reflection.

The high-saturation three-color allows us to pay more direct attention to the action details and character expressions that the director wants to present. Combined with the sound of the tiny objects in the picture and the tight circling background music, we can feel the absurdity of the world and the tension and fear of the individual. feel.

The exaggerated deformation of the projection makes people feel hesitant and panic.

The old-fashioned architecture of the early days, the modern people who are bound by the system and move in a hurry, the characters and dialogues of mysticism, are dull and depressing.

In Kafka's dream, the protagonists are endowed with the guilt of the characters. They are cautious but are constantly deceived, mocked and insulted. Behind the weak individuals is the metaphor of the ubiquitous, huge and indifferent society - the castle.

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Extended Reading
  • Josue 2022-04-19 09:03:17

    I wanted to sleep while watching the first half, but after watching the second half, I must admit, it's an excellent movie and intriguing.

  • Renee 2022-04-19 09:03:17

    8.1/10 The light and shadows are fascinating, and if this is based on a true Kafka story, it could only be a nightmare. K finally entered Orwell's castle, but returned to darkness from the world of color.

Kafka quotes

  • Gabriela: If I waited for you to understand, it would be too late.

  • Franz Kafka: When a document is sent to the Medical Records Division, is it possible to recall it for a view?

    The Keeper of the Files: Of course not. Who'd want to let in a bunch of riff-raff off the street?