The Glory of Life (German: Die Herrlichkeit des Lebens) is a 2024 drama film directed by Judith Kaufmann and Georg Maas from a script written by Maas, Michael Gutmann and Michael Kumpfmüller based on Kumpfmüller's 2011 novel of the same name. An international co-production between Austria and Germany, the film stars Sabin Tambrea and Henriette Confurius as Franz Kafka and Dora Diamant, respectively. It was released in Germany on 14 March 2024.[1]
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| German | Die Herrlichkeit des Lebens |
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| Based on | The Glory of Life by Michael Kumpfmüller |
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| Cinematography | Judith Kaufmann |
| Edited by | Gisela Zick |
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| Language | German |
Premise
editIn 1923, the last year of Franz Kafka's life, he meets Dora Diamant on the Baltic Sea coast and the two fall in love.
Cast
edit- Henriette Confurius as Dora Diamant
- Sabin Tambrea as Franz Kafka
- Manuel Rubey as Max Brod
- Daniela Golpashin as Elli Hermann
- Alma Hasun as Ottla Kafka
- Peter Moltzen as Karl Hermann
Production
editPrincipal photography took place in Vienna, Berlin, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in 2023.[2][3][4] TrustNordisk acquired international distribution rights to the film in June 2024.[5][6]
Accolades
editThe Glory of Life was nominated for 2024 German Film Award in Best Costume Design (German: Bestes Kostümbild) category.[7]
References
edit- ^ "The Glory of Life (2024)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (16 May 2023). "Franz Kafka's Last Love Portrayed in TrustNordisk-Repped Drama 'The Glory of Life' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ Zelt, Manfred (11 April 2024). "Über "Die Herrlichkeit des Lebens" in Graal-Müritz". Schweriner Volkszeitung (in German). Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ Müller, Jochen (19 July 2023). "Bestsellerverfilmung "Die Herrlichkeit des Lebens" abgedreht". Blickpunkt:Film (in German). Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (3 June 2024). "TrustNordisk Lands Multiple Deals For Franz Kafka Biopic 'The Glory Of Life' Including North America And France". Deadline. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (3 June 2024). "Franz Kafka Romance 'The Glory of Life' Sells Wide". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Die Preisträger:innen 2024". Deutsche Filmakademie (in German). Retrieved 6 June 2024.