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Kafka's Appraisal

Synopsis

In a crumbling, dystopia, Franz Kafka arrives for a routine appraisal that quickly spirals into a psychedelic interrogation. Confronted by a 'Detective-Appraisor' and a room that shifts from a sunlit forest to a grim office. As his reality melts and his own body begins to transform, Franz must fight to protect his last remaining memories from a surveillance state determined to pluck thoughts directly from the brains of its citizens. In a world of endless bureaucracy, there is no escape from the machine! Be appraised be very appraised!

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Details

Year: 2026
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 14 min 18 sec
Format: Digital
Director: Martin Gooch
Producer: Martin Gooch, Sierra Callghan, Nathan Newman
Editor: Bec MC Jagger
Screenwriter: Kek W
Director of Photography: Chris Preston
Sound: Phil Quinton
Composer: Helene Muddiman
Principal cast: Paul Ready, Alix Wilton Regan
Camera Operator: Carl Pollard

Genre

Comedy Drama Sci-Fi

Production Status

Post-production

Production Company

Gothic Manor Ltd

Martin Gooch

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