The Trial (Orson Welles, 1963) November 13, 2010

Brilliantly capturing the oppressive paranoia of Franz Kafka’s classic novel, Orson Welles’ THE TRIAL is the story of the young clerk, Josef K., who is arrested, tried and finally executed—all without knowing his crime. Welles filmed this baroque work of genius in a deserted Belle Epoque railway station in Paris. The strange setting perfectly captured the bizarre and nightmarish world of Kafka’s mythical and totalitarian state. 35mm restored print.
“Say what you like, but THE TRIAL is the best film I ever made.”—Orson Welles