Kafka And The Travelling Doll

Kafka And The Travelling Doll

2024 · 5 min · Drama

Based on the real story that happened with famous writer Franz Kafka in the 1920s. After finding a little girl crying because she lost her doll, Kafka is moved and promises to bring her every day a letter written by the doll, who is travelling around the world. This short-film with German-Expressionism inspirations depicts the scene where the writer gets home anxious to write the first letter.

Directed by Zéz · Written by Zéz

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Alan Falciani Franz Kafka
Gabrielle Favile Dora

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