Metamorphosis (2012 film)
| Metamorphosis | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Chris Swanton |
| Produced by | Chris Swanton, Lesley McNeil |
| Cinematography | John Daly |
Production company |
Attractive Features Ltd and Rockkiss Digital Media Entertainment Ltd |
| Distributed by | Attractive Features Ltd |
Release dates |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Language | English |
Metamorphosis is a 2012 feature film adaptation of Franz Kafka's classic novella Die Verwandlung (The Metamorphosis). It is directed by Chris Swanton.
Brought to film by Attractive Features and Rockkiss Digital Media Entertainment Ltd, the film's cast leads with Maureen Lipman, Robert Pugh, and stars Laura Rees, Chloe Howman, Alistair Petrie, Janet Henfrey, Aiden McArdle, Paul Thornley and Liam McKenna
Synopsis
Metamorphosis is the story of traveling salesman Gregor Samsa, who wakes one morning to find himself transformed in his bed to a giant, verminous, insect-like creature.
Cast
- Robert Pugh as Mr Samsa
- Maureen Lipman as Mrs Samsa
- Laura Rees as Grete Samsa
- Chloe Howman as Anna
- Alistair Petrie as The Supervisor
- Aidan McArdle as The First Lodger
- Paul Thornley as the Second Lodger and the Voice of Gregor Samsa
- Liam McKenna as the Third Lodger
- Janet Henfrey as The Cleaning Lady
Crew
- Director - Chris Swanton
- Visual Effects Director - William Rockall
- Producer Lesley McNeil
- Director of Photography - John Daly
- Production Designer -Humphrey Jaeger
- Costume Designer - Christine Rawlins
- Sound Recordist - Tim Humphries
- Art Director - Jenny Ray
- Film Editor - Chris Toft
Production
Attractive Features was set up by film editor Chris Swanton with the express purpose of making the first-ever, English-language film version of Kafka’s iconic novella. Rockkiss was established by award-winning visual effects director William Rockall together with visual effects designer and producer, Simon Hodgkiss.
Release
The "Academic Edition" of the film was released on DVD in January 2014 together with the companion Teacher's Handbook and Student's Textbook. The items are available as a pack or separately on Amazon or through the film's website www.metamorphosisonfilm.com.
All Showings
- Montreal World Film Festival 2012
- B-Movie Celebration Festival 2012
- Ojai Film Festival 2012
- Oaxaca Film Festival 2012
- Sci-Fi London Film Festival 2012
- Houston World Filmfest 2013
- GCSE Drama PMS
References
These updates were provided by the director, Chris Swanton