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The Castle

77

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5 ratings

1994 · Aleksei Balabanov

Genresdrama film

Category averages

Screenplay83
Acting82
Direction70
Cinematography73
Soundtrack77
Entertainment79
Category averages — Screenplay 83, Acting 82, Direction 70, Cinematography 73, Soundtrack 77, Entertainment 79Screenplay 83Acting 82Direction 70Cinematography 73Soundtrack 77Entertainment 79

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Synopsis

The Castle (Russian: Замок, romanized: Zamok) is a 1994 film directed by Aleksei Balabanov. It is the second notable screen version of Kafka’s unfinished novel The Castle. It tells of an individual desperately trying to preserve his identity while struggling against sinister and invisible bureaucrats who rule the village from inside the titular castle. The picture is noted for costumes/sets design in Bruegelian style, it won Best Art Direction and Best Costumes at the 1994 Nika Awards.

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Details

Type
Movie
Release date
December 26, 1994
Genres
drama film
Created by
Aleksei Balabanov
Runtime
110 min
Countries
Russia, Germany, France