Linna (1986)

5.0/10 99 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Carl-Kristian Rundman

Josef K

Titta Karakorpi

Frieda

Sari Mällinen

Olga

Anna-Leena Härkönen

Amalia

Ulla Koivuranta

Pepi

Pirkka-Pekka Petelius

Jeremia

Vesa Vierikko

Artur

Risto Autio

Barnabas

Tuula Nyman

Gardena

Christina Indrenius-Zalewski

Herrainhovin emäntä

Elina Salo

Mizzi

Kurt Ingvall

Opettaja

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