2024 marks the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka’s death. To commemorate this occasion, a year-long festival is taking place, showcasing Kafka’s life and work. 

The festival program includes a wide range of events in various European cities. These include exhibitions, concerts, discussions, theater performances, film screenings, readings, and lectures. 

Visitors to the festival will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Kafka’s world and examine his work from different perspectives. They can familiarize themselves with the historical setting in which Kafka lived and worked, explore his literary influences, and delve into his complex relationships with his family and friends. 

Events in different Cities: 

Prague, the city where Kafka was born and died, is hosting numerous events, including the exhibition “Oded Ezer: The Samsa Enigma” and the conference “Prague. Franz Kafka Intermedial”. 

Berlin, another city closely associated with Kafka’s life, is home to the reading “Franz Kafka – the Second Century” and the lecture “100Kafka: An Act of Mentrimentres”. 

In Cottbus, where the festival officially opened on June 3rd, visitors can view the exhibition “The Kafka Family Photo Album,” among other attractions. 

In addition to the events already mentioned, there are many other highlights in the Kafka Festival 2024 program. These include: 

• Theater performances of Kafka’s works such as “The Metamorphosis” and “The Trial”. 

• Film screenings of films based on Kafka’s works. 

• Readings by renowned authors from around the world who engage with Kafka’s work. 

• Lectures by experts on Kafka’s life and work. 

The Kafka Festival 2024 is geared towards anyone interested in Kafka’s life and work, regardless of whether they are experts or newcomers. The festival offers a unique opportunity to experience Kafka’s work in diverse ways and to engage in discussions about its significance with others. 

Franz Kafka’s works are as relevant today as ever. They explore themes such as alienation, bureaucracy, anxiety, and identity, which continue to resonate with many people. Kafka’s unique literary style, often described as Kafkaesque, is characterized by its complex metaphors, absurd situations, and Kafkaesque atmospheres. 

The Kafka Festival 2024 is more than just a series of events. It is an invitation to delve into Kafka’s work and reflect on the fundamental questions of human existence. 

This article is just a brief overview of the Kafka Festival 2024. In additional articles, you can find more detailed information about specific events and locations. I would be happy to provide you with further information on particular aspects of the festival. 

For more information about the Kafka Festival 2024, please visit the festival’s official website: https://kafka2024.de/en