What is Frantz?
Frantz is a 2016 German-French drama film directed and co-written by François Ozon. The story follows a young German woman who grieves the death of her fiancé in France following World War I and her subsequent encounter with a French soldier who carries a secret.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 7, 2016
- Studios
- FOZ, Mars Distribution, Mandarin Cinéma
- Genres
- History, Drama, Romance
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Frantz is a 2016 German-French drama film directed and co-written by François Ozon. The story follows a young German woman who grieves the death of her fiancé in France following World War I and her subsequent encounter with a French soldier who carries a secret.
As an adaptation of Maurice Rostand's play L'homme que j'ai tué, the film explores the cultural and emotional tensions between France and Germany in the wake of the war. It is a historical romance and drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes.
Should you watch it?
“A grieving German woman meets a mysterious Frenchman at her fiancé's grave after World War I.”
- Directed and co-written by François Ozon
- Based on the play L'homme que j'ai tué by Maurice Rostand
- Features performances by Paula Beer and Pierre Niney
- The plot focuses heavily on themes of mourning and death.
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas about the emotional aftermath of war.
This PG-13 drama maintains a somber tone focused on grief and secrets.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed the film Frantz?
The film was directed and co-written by François Ozon.
What is the source material for the movie?
It is an adaptation of the play L'homme que j'ai tué by Maurice Rostand.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes.
Who are the lead actors in the film?
The movie stars Paula Beer and Pierre Niney.
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