The Metamorphosis of Mr. Samsa
An animated adaptation of Franz Kafka’s acclaimed novella, “The Metamorphosis,” made from carving images into sand with glass.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1978 |
| Country | Canada, United States of America |
| Genre | Animation |
| Director | Caroline Leaf |
| Runtime | 10 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (17 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative through the physical manipulation of sand, where every frame is a fleeting sculpture born from granular particles. It relies on this impermanent medium to explore the core themes of alienation and the fragile nature of identity, making the metamorphosis viscerally tangible.
What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of unease and the haunting beauty of transient imagery, a perfect echo of Kafka's existential dread. It’s a testament to animation's power to embody abstract psychological states. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Caroline Leaf
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Alone, in a quiet room, fully submitting to its granular, hypnotic flow.
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