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As I’ve been working on The Hunter Gracchus this past year or more I’ve read probably to much about Kafka from the terrible recounts of friend Max Brod to David Zane Mairowitz’s and R. Crumb’s musings on his life.
One of the most intriguing and humbling interpretations I’ve found is this short independent piece by Canadian film maker Glenn Stillar:
Link to view Glenn’s adaptation (20 minutes)
Perhaps it is the north woods sensibility that draws me to this adaptation – the dialogue is paraphrased and, out of necessity of place and time, the setting is altered but in a wonderful fashion. Filmed in three days and starring Stillar’s relatives it nonetheless captures an essence of Kafka’s story and — the burgomaster is a treasure.
Chad Pastotnik, Deep Wood Press 
Phill,
Thanks for your comments. The photo didn’t come through but feel free to send it through email or put it on the web somewhere with a link so others can enjoy as well.
I’m glad that the film was appealing to someone who has had experience in “the industry” as my opinion may be skewed because of how immersed I am in the project at the moment. I still think it is a brilliant adaptation of the story.
Hopefully my own imagery will resonate with a few as well as this has with me.
Chad
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Hi Chad,
Thanks for sharing this film. I read the short story a while ago after you mentioned the book you’ll be printing.
While attending Wayne State University in the late ’60’s I worked in the film department as a student assistant. Good fun and experience as I learned the ins and outs of the process at the time. Made a few of my own films, participated in many others and ended up working in the industry for many years. All that to say I enjoyed Glenn Stillar’s work very much.
I also just looked at two books I have; Kafka’s “Penal Colony”, a collection of short stories as well as “The Trial”. An existentialist at heart I guess.
Don’t know if you’re able to open the link below. It’s a recent photo I thought you might like.
Thanks Again,
Phill K.
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