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Metamorphosis (2003): Cast

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Metamorphosis is a 2003 fantasy drama directed by Valery Fokin, starring Evgeny Mironov as Gregor Samsa, Leonid Timtsunik and Igor Kvasha. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Metamorphosis (2003) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Valery Fokin
Genres
Drama , Fantasy
Original language
Russian
Studio
Luch
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Metamorphosis About?

The premise of Metamorphosis without spoilers.

Adapted from Franz Kafka’s novella, the film follows traveling salesman Gregor Samsa, who awakens to discover he has become a massive insect. Confined to his room, he confronts his family’s revulsion, increasing isolation and the crushing weight of his new existence, ultimately leading to a tragic resolution.

Metamorphosis Themes & Keywords

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  • knocking on a door
  • keyhole
  • wall crawling
  • violin
  • train
  • sewing
  • rotten food
  • picture frame
  • nightmare
  • milk
  • locked door
  • hiding under a bed
+3 more
  • falling out of bed
  • cemetery
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Metamorphosis Cast & Characters

Evgeny Mironov leads the cast as Gregor Samsa, with Leonid Timtsunik as хозяин магазина and Igor Kvasha. Directed by Valery Fokin; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Valery Fokin

One more film directed by Valery Fokin: Petropolis.

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Metamorphosis Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “蜕变” and “A Metamorfose”.

Also known as
  • 蜕变
  • A Metamorfose

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FAQ

Metamorphosis FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Metamorphosis, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Metamorphosis?

Metamorphosis runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Metamorphosis released?

Metamorphosis was released in 2003.

Who directed Metamorphosis?

Metamorphosis was directed by Valery Fokin.

More films by Valery Fokin

Who is in the cast of Metamorphosis?

Metamorphosis stars Evgeny Mironov as Gregor Samsa, Leonid Timtsunik as хозяин магазина and Igor Kvasha, among 10 credited actors.

Does Metamorphosis have a post-credit scene?

No. Metamorphosis has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Metamorphosis in?

The original language of Metamorphosis is Russian.

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