Kafka's The Trial (Film)

Kafka's "The Trial" is a film adaptation of Franz Kafka's novel, focusing on Josef K., a man unexpectedly arrested and caught in an opaque, oppressive legal process. The story explores themes of bureaucracy, guilt, and the individual's powerlessness within an inscrutable justice system. As Josef navigates confusing hearings and vainly seeks understanding or fairness, the film highlights the absurdity and alienation of modern institutional authority, emphasizing the tension between personal identity and dehumanizing societal forces. It’s a poignant reflection on the fragility of individual autonomy in the face of inscrutable power.