Frantz
Frantz

Frantz

2016Movie113 minFrench

In the aftermath of WWI, a young German who grieves the death of her fiancé in France meets a mysterious French man who visits the fiance’s grave to lay flowers.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users87%
Director: François OzonGenres: Drama, Romance, War

Plot Summary

In post-World War I Germany, Anna mourns the death of her fiancé, Frantz, killed in battle. Her grief is compounded when a Frenchman, Adrien, begins visiting Frantz's grave, claiming to have been his friend. Anna's suspicions about Adrien's true intentions lead her on a journey of emotional discovery that transcends national boundaries and personal loss.

Critical Reception

Frantz received widespread critical acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of post-war trauma, its exploration of love and loss, and its stunning black-and-white cinematography that transitions to color at pivotal moments. Critics lauded François Ozon's directorial choices and the strong performances from the lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its beautiful black-and-white visuals and emotionally resonant storytelling.
  • Lauded for its nuanced exploration of grief, memory, and reconciliation.
  • Ozon's direction is considered masterful, balancing historical context with intimate personal drama.

Google audience: Audiences generally loved Frantz, appreciating its touching story, beautiful cinematography, and thought-provoking themes of love and loss in the aftermath of war. Many found the film to be a moving and memorable cinematic experience.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival (Nominee), Best Screenplay at the Venice Film Festival (Winner), and nominated for several César Awards including Best Foreign Film.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 1932 film 'Broken Lullaby', which was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.

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**What is the most painful, the war or the lies?** This is pleasantly a surprise film. I would say it is this year's the Oscar winning film 'Ida'. Frankly, there's nothing to compare between two. Not just both of them are modern black an...