Labyrinth (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1991, Labyrinth is a notable film directed by Jaromil Jireš.
What it’s about. Film makes the creative process visible by letting its narrative flow in the mind of a foreign director who is researching a film about Franz Kafka in Prague. Based on the principle of dreams and free association, segments unfold that deal with the various points of view that Kafka's work, personality and fate offer. In the labyrinth of his mind, the fictional director projects himself into situations from the author's life, with Kafka himself as his guide. At the same time, he delves into the history of the persecution of the Jews and glimpses the monstrosity of the bureaucratic apparatus that Kafka anticipated but could not have foreseen the monstrous size and function it would grow to a few years after his death in the institutionalized genocide and overall machinery of Nazism.
Who’s in it. Labyrinth stars Maximilian Schell as The Filmmaker, Christopher Chaplin as Franz Kafka, Christian Thuri as David Hilsner and Miloš Kopecký as Rabbi Löw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Labyrinth sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Labyrinth page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Labyrinth (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Labyrinth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Labyrinth worth watching?
- Labyrinth holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Labyrinth?
- Labyrinth stars Maximilian Schell, Christopher Chaplin, Christian Thuri, Miloš Kopecký and Vlastimil Brodský.
- When was Labyrinth released?
- Labyrinth was released in 1991.