Das Schloß
- Drama
- Mystery
When land surveyor K arrives at a small village that houses a castle, local authorities refuse to allow him to enter. As he tries to convince the officials that they sent for him, they clamp down with increasingly complicated bureaucratic obstacles.
The Castle is a 1997 drama-mystery film about a land surveyor named K who arrives at a remote village to find local authorities blocking his entry to the castle, despite claims they requested his services. The film explores themes of bureaucratic obstruction and power through K's increasingly frustrating attempts to gain access. Originally released in 1997, it remains a thought-provoking examination of institutional resistance and the absurd.
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Ulrich MüheK
Susanne LotharFrieda
Frank GieringArtur
Felix EitnerJeremias
Nikolaus ParylaVorsteher
André EisermannBarnabas
Dörte LyssewskiOlga
Inga BuschAmalia- Norbert SchwientekBürgel
Hans DiehlErlanger
Birgit LinauerPepi
Branko SamarovskiHerrenhofwirt
Ortrud BeginnenBrückenwirtin- Otto GrünmandlBrückenwirt
Johannes SilberschneiderLehrer
Trailer
Das Schloss - El Castillo-trailer
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The Castle — frequently asked
When was The Castle released?
The Castle premiered on September 6, 1997.
What is The Castle about?
The film follows K, a land surveyor, who arrives at a village with a castle only to encounter escalating bureaucratic obstacles from local officials who refuse to let him proceed, despite his claim that they summoned him.
Where can I watch The Castle?
As a 1997 film, availability varies by region and platform. Check your local streaming services or rental platforms for current options.
What genre is The Castle?
The Castle is a drama-mystery film that combines elements of both genres to explore themes of institutional power and bureaucratic absurdity.
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