Metamorphosis

Gregor is a soviet WW2 veteran and breadwinner for his elderly Father and young sister. In a loose adaptation of Franz Kafka’s “Metamorphosis” Gregor’s life is suddenly in turmoil after a tragic event pits his family against each other.
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[@zephyros2522]

I find myself wishing that the book had ended this way. With Gregor transforming back into his human self. Imagine what the family's reaction would have been had they realized he was conscious and could understand them all along.

[@user-cq8mb9os9o]

According to the original, they (especially father and mother) would be rather angry than sad, because Kafka wanted to point out what they see Gregor only as a breadwinner, and he`s not interesting to them in any other way. But, Kafka has the unbreakable rule: everything must end in the WORST way possible.

[@zephyros2522]

@@user-cq8mb9os9o Yes it in itself is rather heartbreaking. I just wish they could have felt the same heartwrenching pain I felt when Gregor died. I feel like Gregor was so wasted on them.

[@A_ri_ka]

According to some sources his metamorphosis into a insect was just a metaphore for him becoming diffrent, like he may have acquired some deformalities or phsycological disorders etc. Idk if it's actually truth but it sure can feel this way.

[@chiefhussam]

@@A_ri_ka i think it could be a mix of both. him actually becoming this gross ass vermin and developing disorders and such

[@user-fo1wi4rv8s]

​@@zephyros2522 it is more life-like, when, as Kafka showed to us, your family\friends are never to know of your inner struggles and thoughs. even if they wanted to, - which is rather doubtful

[@ndr3232]

I just miss the idea that in the book, they doesn't seems to mourn Gregor's death but instead seems relief and act like he died long ago and a ghost was hunting the house for a long time

[@s4ty-s4t]

exactly they never actually cared about gregor, just the money he brought them the moment he became unable to provide for them (which i believe was him actually becoming disabled/mentally ill due to all the stress and dehumanizing put on him by work) they stopped caring

[@woosh_police4018]

apparently that's how kafka likes his stories, to have the worst endings

[@gloomygguk528]

i feel like this spoke alot to me about how it reflects a general humdrum of the societal perspective of mentally ill people and handicapped people. at first they might have gotten into an accident and turned them into a vegetable for life, or i understood gregors transformation as perhaps something had pushed gregor so far that something snapped in his psyche that turned him well mad that he displayed behaviours of a 'roach', or perhaps he was terminally depressed, at first we'd treat them well, but overtime we think of them as a burden when they have nothing to contribute back to societal expectations, this turns into extreme neglect and the 'dehumanization' of these individuals that the example of gregor's family comes into play of even deciding his death for him, in a passage his sister said 'look at that vile creature, its not our gregor, even he would spare our misery by leaving us if he was', and deciding to 'put him down', i think speaks loud about the ethical issues of how we decide deaths for individuals who are in coma, or unable to communicate, much like gregor might be concious all along. i like kafka for his simple writing but no matter how simple, makes you want to prod deeper, it leaves a lot open for interpretation

[@sm1purplmurderedme583]

what an incredible adaption. this is more like rather greg being in insect literally, the family just dehumanised him bc he was late once to work. and treated him like a burden in the home, an insect. but he was human all along. wow

[@anya_rudi]

Thank you!

[@ShadesOfLife-pk3874]

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[@afaiasath]

No cockroaches were harmed physically or psychologically in the making of this video

[@joshdotysanbernardinohs2805]

My 10th grade English class has just watched your adaptation of Metamorphosis. After reading the book version, we are all very pleasantly surprised at how your much your shorter version of this story really captured the theme, tone and climax of the book. Thank you for your efforts and we look to watching more adaptations that you and your team create. Sincerely our English Class at SBHS

[@anya_rudi]

thank you so much Josh! I'm glad to hear :)

[@thearcadescientist1165]

@@drsamuelhaydensecretgaming6749 we're reading it too, it's not that bad it's just like every other book to me

[@sayyidahamini209]

​​@@drsamuelhaydensecretgaming6749 it is for 10th grade .. It is not that early to teach these stuffs

[@whatthefudgenano]

@@registered_dodo1743 10th graders arent babies dude

[@Hotsauceonmy]

Growing up in San Bernardino is certainly kafkaesque

[@elmafatima3454]

Samsa's beetled body was a metaphor for kafka's interests in writing, which according to the real world seems beastly and wished death upon by his own family members. It couldn't have ended in any other way or better bc as Kafka fans we must learn that everything must end in the worst way possible

[@predalien1413]

Or could just move.

[@ShadesOfLife-pk3874]

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[@Dubloon418]

The plot twist at the end KILLED ME. IT HURT ME SO MUCH.

[@zahrinalutfia8699]

I've read the book, and I cried. But then i watched this, i cried even more. It really hit home.. and depressing. Such a good adaptation!

[@gen-x-zeke8446]

It shows that quite simply, sometimes we awaken "not", but as some creature of our circumstances at the time. Sometimes I awaken as a dark poet (like Poe) and other days I am content like a lion between meals.

[@ShadesOfLife-pk3874]

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[@trishtakeovaaa8809]

Watching this I was able to relate to it in an unfortunate way, growing up in a home where you are seen as a pest/burden and the constant hiding away in your room. Thankyou for sharing your talent with me.

[@anya_rudi]

Sorry for your experience... You are definitely not alone in this! Glad you liked and could relate to the film.

[@caitroseco6752]

This adaptation is great. I really like the change you made to the ending where it’s implied that he turns back into a human as soon as he is killed. I think it really highlights the message and theme of the story in the limited time you have.

[@ShadesOfLife-pk3874]

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[@groovydrop1656]

This was incredible Anna, I absolutely love it. It did the book justice

[@anya_rudi]

Thanks so much Olivia! happy to hear that :)

[@jonnypeatersons]

Metamorphosis is a story I hold so very close to my heart. The work you have done here is truely phenomenal. It reaches flawlessly into the same depth of my soul as the book. Thank you so much!

[@anya_rudi]

Thank you for your feedback :)

[@RebaMedia]

This was absolutely beautiful! You did an amazing job condensing the material down for a short film. I had only recently read Metamorphosis and it really hit home for me and was such a sad story and I think you captured it really well, especially the violin scene. I love your ending with his arm, it really shows off the ambiguity of whether or not Gregor was even a real roach at all. There's a lot of theories you can come away with in this ending, I really like it.

[@anya_rudi]

Thanks a lot for your insights! I’m really glad you liked!:)

[@tinysnackghost7192]

It has been many years since I read this book, but this animation captures the same feelings I remember! Wonderful!

[@anya_rudi]

I am very glad! Thanks for the comment :)

[@ShadesOfLife-pk3874]

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[@georgeealien]

This is a really interesting adaptation. I love the change that rather than become used to Gregor's transformation and have it become a burden, his family, especially his sister, cannot get past it at all. So rather than him dying alone and forgotten, it's a split second decision made out of fear at his appearance that ends his life. Then he returns to his human form and it really nails home the family's greatest error; seeing him as a monster rather than Gregor. This is fantastic.

[@jaysuryakumar7699]

The story of this version was also really well done loved the ending,in which he turns human

[@anya_rudi]

Thanks!

[@anaclaramartins2888]

This is absolutely spectacular; it's a powerful adaptation of the story, and it definitely did Kafka justice! The animation is amazing, but the use of music and colors really helped this hit home. Congratulations!!

[@anya_rudi]

Thank you very much!

[@kittygirl0872]

Better then Disney ones

[@azu.316]

Please never delete this masterpiece 😢❤

[@miaantoniazzi4135]

This is so beautiful, the animation, character design, monochromatic style and sound effects are all so perfect for the story. This is amazing!!!

[@johanliebert6000]

this deserves far more views, it's incredibly made

[@kinz_tea]

Hi, we just watched this for my AP Lit class. I just wanted to say this is absolutely stunning, I’m amazed how well animated it is and how it captures the book. It’s incredible, definitely one of my favorite short films now💖💖 Also, oh my god the rose on the right dropping, maybe my inner English major is showing but the way it’s 3 roses, it reminds me of the first picture frame with everyone. The one on the right is the one that falls, mirroring Gregor’s placement on the photo. My jaw dropped when I noticed that oh my god just incredible I love this so much

[@anya_rudi]

Hey! super glad you liked the film :) thanks for the kind words!

[@naei2213]

this is so beautiful. I remember reading it back then. I really thought Grete was going to kill him just like that..

[@anya_rudi]

I’m glad it did match your memories of this beautiful novel!

[@antonellacaratini1901]

I recently read The Metamorphosis and I haven’t stopped thinking about it. I came across this wonderful short film by chance. To the creator, thank you for portraying your unique interpretation of the story while staying true to its main elements. I truly believe this deserves more recognition. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this film.

[@anya_rudi]

Thank you for your comment! Very glad you enjoyed my adaptation :)

[@hoodiehat7126]

You truly captured the colorful nature of the post WW2 Soviet Union.

[@anya_rudi]

Glad you think so!

[@natalka88ss]

The way franz kafka is czech not soviet you stupid dumbasses

[@igotajobirlowned]

This is true talent. Beautiful work Anna.

[@Lynneech5645]

Dear Anna! I can't get words. It's magical. The concept, the graphics, this is the first demanding adaptation of this story I have ever seen. Simply wonderful. Kafka forever! 🙂🐞🐜

[@anya_rudi]

Thank you for your kind words Zsolt! I’m glad you liked it:)

[@FeatherineFeather]

This is truly an amazing adaptation more people really need to see this!

[@anya_rudi]

thank you!!

[@arkajitdas4290]

You should be creating more of these! I just loved it 😌❤️

[@esmeraldaw.726]

Loved the animation! we are going to begin reading this piece in my literature class and from just watching your short film I am very excited. Absolutely adored the stylistic choices and sound design. Hope you receive more recognition as times goes on. Keep up the great work.

[@anya_rudi]

Thank you!! Hope you enjoy the book! It is much richer than the short film I had time to make

[@baji1443]

This is fantastic, artistically brilliant. I wish you will someday get a chance to do the whole story faithfully.

[@Snail_Slowly_Moves]

how did I even cry at this? I normally don’t cry when it comes to really bad situations

[@rahulramesh3470]

This work is a gem. Yet so underrated

[@anya_rudi]

Thank you!

[@anobodyfromnowhere8427]

That book was something!.....i was really hoping he'd turn into a human again and tell the sister about all the plans he had for her, to take her to the violin consortium....but he just died as the vermin or so it is implied?....maybe it was for the better too, considering how his family might feel about the whole ordeal...also, i imagined him to be a regular sized roach, i haven't looked into that book since i read it sometime ago.

[@Nietabs]

This video is criminally underrated. This deserves more views

[@anya_rudi]

thanks for your words!

[@firasb.mokhtar2874]

Finally i was waiting for someone to do it for so long . Thank youu and good job

[@anya_rudi]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed my version!

[@mihikagupta423]

That's beautiful!! Everything was perfect and great the story, animation, characters. Surely you are having an incredible talent. I really appreciate this!

[@anya_rudi]

Thank you!!

[@ajay4319]

This is so well done 👍 Good job guys!

[@fumomofumosarum5893]

Oooh! It's not the exact story beat by beat - but for sure a brilliant interpretation / rendition. Really excellent. Clearly a lot of thought and effort went into it. The ending is strong.

[@blueberrypi3103]

Good work, I really appreciate it and hope that you continue to be as successful.

[@anya_rudi]

Thank you!

[@mysticfidah1563]

Thanku for your work ❤

[@kariim632]

Love it Hope we can see more of your work in future

[@anya_rudi]

Thanks again Shiva!:)

[@ORte_]

brilliant work

[@kyuchrome]

WOW! such a nice adaption , really well done.

[@Adjeelaa_]

To those who never read the book, the ending is gregor starving to death as a roach. Nad when he was a roach, his 1 dream that time was to return to his normal human self

[@bugd7728]

OMG your so underrated! This is so cool! It's also a good summary of the book! Great job!

[@anya_rudi]

thank you! :)

[@soulbound2]

Such a beautiful adaptation

[@anya_rudi]

thank you!

[@bigchungusdriplord2301]

This deserves more attention

[@anya_rudi]

Thanks!:)

[@harshaggarwal6632]

So beautiful!!

[@moulieedibilli8914]

Lots of respect for this labour of love

[@rupamitra5279]

Wow.... A great animated synopsis of the story... Very well adaptated.

[@anya_rudi]

Thank you!

[@sindhpoint8468]

Very good job Anna I really appreciate your work

[@anya_rudi]

Thank you :)

[@libramorocco9536]

Thank you for sharing

[@anya_rudi]

my pleasure!

[@seido_kamishiro]

This is really beautiful, I love it

[@anya_rudi]

thank you!

[@sofiahannah212]

Love this so much, beautifully done

[@anya_rudi]

Thank you!

[@GjaP_242]

Gregor Samsa's story is a metaphor for sacrifice. His terrible state is directly due to overwork and personal dissatisfaction, which he burdened in order to give his family a life of relative comfort and security. Gregor Samsa is one of the most pathetic, yet endearing figures in literature. Kafka's characterization of Gregor was perfect in representing his message throughout the story, because Gregor's evolution was the point and purpose of the entire novella. Like Gregor, Kafka disliked his authoritarian father, and felt compelled to work a job he disliked in order to financially support his family. 2:51 [Amazon; Cram; Study]

[@primordialbeing]

beautifully done.

[@nasiamix8701]

SPOILERS FOR THE NOVEL I really like the adaptation but I’m wondering why the artist didn’t include the sister, Grete, nor the commissioner as they both play a tremendous role in the novel. Can someone explain it to me? I also feel like it would’ve been better if Gregor died the way he did in the book, because his father killed him and not his sister nor his mother as Kafka is known for the bad relationship he had with his father and in every single one of his stories the father figure is portrayed as a narcissist and egoist whom doesn’t appreciate his son. Nevertheless I think the animation is really beautiful and well done! I was just wondering whether there’s a meaning behind these changes

[@anya_rudi]

Hi! Thanks for your comment and thoughts! The girl in the short was his sister. I decided to eliminate Gregor's mother. Overall, the story was loosely adapted and shortened for the sake of saving time. It was my thesis work in the fourth year of animation bachelor program in Sheridan College. I had to do an animation short in 8 months just by myself. I had composer and sound designer and bit off help from my friends colouring some animation scenes and helping with compositing of some more tech heavy shots but had to rely on myself for completing the film. I really loved Metamorphosis when I read it in school and really wanted to try and give it a shot enterpreting it. Ideally if I had a team of animators and more time I would see Metamorphosis being at least 30 minutes film. I would like to include all the details and psychological aspect of it as well as a story build up leading to the death of Gregor. So when I was adapting it and thinking of the way how to shorten it, I thought of Portrait of Dorian Gray. The final scene where Dorian becomes what he was on the picture of himself. It inspired the alternative ending of my short. It became a reverse metamorphosis or perhaps metamorphosis never happened in real and it was Gregor's family's perception of him the whole time. I found that death like it happened in the book would need more character exploration for it to make sense visually. However, I knew that my alternation of the story will distort original novel and create different feeling for people who enjoyed Metamorphosis as it is. Overall, it was a tough experience and my very first short film. It really made me appreciate written stories and film making more as different forms of art that create one feeling with different methods and techniques. But sometimes they do make us feel not the same about the story that being told. Again thank you for your feedback and I really think that storytelling of all different forms have to be free for interpretation by the audience. It is more fun and beautiful to create a dialouge rather than teaching someone what one thinks is right.

[@bellautopia818]

BOOP 🪄

[@jahnvimehra8758]

What anincredible work!!

[@drawnbygoya]

Thanks a lot

[@atanupramanik5619]

this is an extraordinary stuff... lovely

[@anya_rudi]

Thank you!

[@user-ec5lj8xe4n]

Saw this by accident. The video was amazing

[@sheikhasadali9070]

Spot on analysis!

[@nuraytuna8292]

This is so beautiful.

[@anya_rudi]

Thank you!

[@Crypto_Stalkers]

прекрасная работа...

[@vick207]

Very nice adaptation. Love it

[@StillKURBBZ]

Not to mention that this is incredible and beautiful and I love it but if it’s that guy or is family I would literally die

[@cinziaoddi3215]

Loved it. Must read the book now!

[@anya_rudi]

Glad you liked it!:) I’d say the book is must read for sure:)

[@_Cherry_Blossom_29]

I readed the book few days ago and it was simply amazing. That was my presentation at the university!

[@Kilroyan]

A beautiful and unique interpretation of the Metamorphosis, wow!

[@coppelxia]

This might have saved my life I don’t know how yet but I look forward to finding out from the bottom of my heart thank you ❤

[@predalien1413]

His usefulness is so adaptable.

[@squeegeeart]

incredible!

[@anya_rudi]

Thank you!

[@AdaraFukuchi]

beautiful interpretation of it! i liked it!

[@gabrielamunozova798]

What a beautiful adaptation!

[@anya_rudi]

I'm glad you like it!

[@djashawe88923]

Gregor, though transformed into an insect, is more human than any of his family members. So heartbreaking.

[@emmadumais2337]

Are you kidding me? this is so good! Needs more likes then it has!!!

[@anya_rudi]

thank you! :)

[@yazmingonzalezolmos5534]

this should be on Netflix

[@Greg_M1]

Thanks for creating the animation. It captures some of the feeling being expressed in the story. Yeah, different ending, but then art is malleable. The original story is worth the read.

[@abdulwahid7025]

Great, Loved it

[@amanthakur9315]

I wish this short adaptation was accurate to the book but I indeed liked the ending. Great job done.

[@anya_rudi]

Thank you!

[@MiriamValentine]

It's absolutely awesome, thank you! You deserve so much more attention

[@anya_rudi]

Thank you!

[@hyeonim594]

I've never read the book, and now I'm very intrigued into reading it. Watching this animation, just gives me lots of emotions. Just how awful it was for him to find out he's turned into an insect, which of course i don't know if he realizes how he looked like to be honest, but knew his own wife and his father-in-law or it's his father, possibly can be grandfather, are terrified and digusted looking at him. As for example, the old man wanted him to get out and kicked him. The woman dropped apples when trying to feed it, only having a possibly theory that she was aware it could be her husband, possibly. But she was still terried, and up until the insect heard his wife playing the violin, may have been a major flag of a roller coaster of heavy feelings, especially when he was running his way there, crying. It's theme is very genuine, love it. And then how the wife attacks the insect which in her eyes, are like a monster which she was just terrified of before, now having no hesitation to attack because of her own feelings and frustration, having such a large creature crawling up upon your legs. Now what was just really sad was the ending, where this insect, turns back into human. I honestly don't know much about the lore on how he became it, or if it's actually the huband who was the insect, i'm only assuming from the pictures but it could've just been some other relative. Overall, this animation set is absolutely admirable, it's so fit and matches perfectly with it's whole atmosphere. Love how everything was just viewed gray in the animation, it gives a sad theme. And I realized only red was coloured mostly, I wonder if that is supposed to be apart of something or more of an ideal image I can't get through. Also, the apples looked fine with the roses, but was it intentionally that the woman gave rotten apples to the insect on purpose? Oh and, Anyone know where to get the book? I'll check my library to see if I can find it. It is called Metamorphosis, or like it's a different title for the book? And this film.. i give it 10/10! rating recieved, and a new subscriber too!

[@anya_rudi]

Hi! thank you for such in depth comment. I am really glad you enjoyed my version of a famous story and now willing to read it! My film is just based on it and not a close adaptation. You can find Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka almost anywhere especially it is definitely online in electrronic or audio formats. If you haven't found a copy yet :) My film is designed to be open to interpretations and visions of the audience like the original story itself. I put red to give a motif of blood and death to the film and just as esthetic point but I love hearing what other people see in it. His sister was giving Gregor rotten apples since he was an insect and that was suitable food for him in the book. anyways thanks again for the comments and hope you enjoy the original book!

[@bellautopia818]

And now realizing, yup... like a hypocratic hypocrite ...how's this for irony? I'm no rocket scientist but I'm no dummy... You know just enough to know that I don't know a dang thing... Anymeow, hippocratically hypocritical me thinx judging a book by its cover by judging a book by by its cover, and now here I am judging a book by technically , a cover.. (¿)..(musicians can do covers of songs so this could be considered a cover of sorts)..artisart .... anymeow, where was I ¿¿‽¿..oh yeah that word... "Kafka~ Esque" . Is pseudo intellectual the right word?, Too many times I was made to feel stupid, inferior..., and I breathe,,, (that's funny ... Good old autocorrect strikes again you're smart so I'm going to leave that in hopefully have a warped sense of humor like I do)..?... .....the only truly dumb question is the one you won't ask... when you are too afraid to ask out of fear of feeling even dumber after for have had been brave enough for asking it in the first place Post edit... Crap I accidentally hit send arrow but long story short the "KAFKAESQUE" first impression and second .... just... I mean I love Orwell, so I get it... Apologies feel like your grandma or spell check autocorrect, etc.... I guess intellectually lazy .. not nearly as eloquent is everybody else as everybody else.... 🤔🤯🧠💨🤜🤛🤯🧠💨🤔🤘💜✌️🖤💜💚💜💚💜💚💚💚💚💚💚🖤💜💚🖤💜💚💜💚💜💜💜💜💜💜🖤💜💚🖤💜🖤🖤💜🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🩺🫀🧠☠️🧚‍♀️💚💜🖤⚖️🤟🧷🧸🎪🎭🕯️📯⚕️♾️🤘

[@yjsnpi77]

the girl who was playing the violin wasn’t Gregor’s wife it was his sister

[@themedia1271]

The story never explains why or how Gregor turned into the insect which I think is on purpose. So you just see the reaction from his younger sister and his parents when he is already an insect.

[@Takohashi07]

really cool to hear the opinion of someone who has not read the book. Shows this adaptation captured the main themes and feelings of the actual book. If you haven't read it already. you definitely should. It's a good, short read

[@Alex-634]

Отличная работа! Спасибо что познакомили с этой книгой

[@linawashere]

I wish he was alive so he could see this

[@alenkaq]

Очень круто, анимация, композоция, жучок классно нарисован. Возможно если будете в будущем перезаливать, исправьте ошибку с выдохом на 3:44. Работа супер, особенно хорошо вписывается музыка и звуки!

[@By-ram]

Спасибо 🌹

[@neilmulkasellchannel8569]

This is a cool adaptation. You ought to do more like these!

[@anya_rudi]

thank you!

[@passthemic1271]

Hello. First I want to commend on what a profound animation this is; our class was absolutely stupefied when we stumbled upon this masterpiece. It provided a whole new insight into viewing the book Metamorphosis with an unprecedented interpretation. Speaking of which, may I ask if there's a symbolism behind the apples? The vibrant color really makes it stand out from other elements of the film, and I was wondering if there were any hidden implication behind those choices.

[@jetzyrose]

I just finished the book and I’d love it much more if it ended like this 😢

[@accountrarysi2776]

This books gave me a major discomfort, not because it's badly written. But it's just so depressing to read

[@Mimimini0]

how is this not blowing up😦

[@franzkafka1883]

Poor Gregor

[@ferrerdobailao4813]

Amazing work, congratulations from brazil

[@anya_rudi]

Thanks a lot!

[@djgamers2718]

It's beautiful ❤️

[@VedantKhandelwal]

Beautiful. If you didn't get the video, just see it after reading the book

[@yhaelygomezsot.9059]

Siiiiii la de la obra q bien q hay video, me encantó

[@yjsnpi77]

why isn’t Gregor’s mom in this vid she doesn’t even appear in the portraits

[@loone8535]

That changed ending hits like a truck, the original is still the best but this one hurt different

[@michaelmonkey6541]

God bless you.....

[@decatria]

so brutal...