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The Metamorphosis of Mr Samsa

The Metamorphosis of Mr Samsa

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Mr Samsa wakes up and discovers that he has turned into a beetle. He finds out what it is like to be a recluse and rejected by those with whom he shared his life.

Award in Annecy

  • International Critics' Award (1977)

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: The Metamorphosis of Mr Samsa

    Directed by: Caroline LEAF

    Country: USA

    Year of production: 1977

    Running time: 09 min 05 s

  • Technique

    Category:

    Techniques used: powder animation

    Process: Colour

  • Credits

    Directed by: Caroline LEAF

    Production: ONF - OFFICE NATIONAL DU FILM DU CANADA

    Based on: "La Métamorphose", Franz Kafka

    Artistic direction: Caroline Leaf

    Animation: Caroline Leaf

    Music: Normand Roger

    Sound: Michel Descombes