The Castle (1986)
Original title: Linna
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Based on Franz Kafka's famous novel, director Jaakko Pakkasvirta created this interpretation of the woebegone Josef K., who is trapped in an ever-increasing labyrinth of double talk and bureaucratic nonsense in his efforts to reach the castle. As Josef seeks to make an appointment to see the ruler Herr Klamm inside his inaccessible abode, he becomes enmeshed in abuse from lowly villagers and bureaucrats alike. His endless false starts toward the castle's enigmatic interior are partly offset by a few sexual encounters but nothing alleviates his role as a victim of forces beyond his control.
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Carl-Kristian RundmanJosef K
Titta KarakorpiFrieda
Sari MällinenOlga
Anna-Leena HärkönenAmalia
Ulla KoivurantaPepi
Pirkka-Pekka PeteliusJeremia
Vesa VierikkoArturRisto AutioBarnabas
Tuula NymanGardena
Erkki SaarelaMajatalon isäntä
Christina Indrenius-ZalewskiHerrainhovin emäntäAntti-Einari HalonenHerrainhovin isäntäMovie DNA
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What is The Castle about?
Based on Franz Kafka's famous novel, director Jaakko Pakkasvirta created this interpretation of the woebegone Josef K., who is trapped in an ever-increasing labyrinth of double talk and bureaucratic nonsense in his efforts to reach the castle. As Josef seeks to make an appointment to see the ruler Herr Klamm inside his inaccessible abode, he becomes enmeshed in abuse from lowly villagers and bureaucrats alike. His endless false starts toward the castle's enigmatic interior are partly offset by a few sexual encounters but nothing alleviates his role as a victim of forces beyond his control.
How long is The Castle?
The Castle has a runtime of 99 minutes.