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Francofonia

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Francofonia
Film poster
Directed byAlexander Sokurov
Written byAlexander Sokurov
StarringLouis-Do de Lencquesaing
CinematographyBruno Delbonnel
Release dates
  • 4 September 2015 (2015-09-04) (Venice)
  • 11 November 2015 (2015-11-11) (France)
Running time
90 minutes
CountriesFrance
Germany
Netherlands[1][2]
LanguagesFrench
Russian

Francofonia is a 2015 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Alexander Sokurov. It was screened in the main competition section of the 72nd Venice International Film Festival[3][4] and in the Masters section of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.[5] The film won the Mimmo Rotella Award at Venice.[6] Variety defined it as a "dense, enriching meditation on the Louvre and specifically (but not exclusively) the museum’s status during WWII".[2]

Among the works of art referenced in the film are:

Cast

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Reception

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Critical response

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Francofonia has an approval rating of 87% on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 75 reviews, and an average rating of 6.90/10. The website's critical consensus states, "Francofonia may test the patience of the uninitiated, but viewers willing to delve into a beautifully filmed look at the intersection of art and war will be richly rewarded".[9] It also has a score of 71 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on 25 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[10]

Awards and nominations

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Awards
Award Category Recipients and nominees Result
72nd Venice International Film Festival Golden Lion Alexander Sokurov Nominated
Mimmo Rotella Award Alexander Sokurov Won
Green Drop Award Alexander Sokurov Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Francofonia Press Kit" (PDF). Films We Like. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Venice Film Review: 'Francofonia'". Variety. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Venice Film Festival: Lido Lineup Builds Awards Season Buzz – Full List". Deadline. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  4. ^ "Venice Fest Reveals Robust Lineup Featuring Hollywood Stars and International Auteurs". Variety. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  5. ^ "Toronto Film Festival Adds 60+ Titles". IndieWire. Archived from the original on 11 August 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
  6. ^ Dave McNary. "Venice Winner 'Francofonia' Bought by Music Box for U.S." Variety.
  7. ^ Bradshaw, Peter (4 September 2015). "Francofonia review – eerie look at the Louvre's vulnerable freight" – via www.theguardian.com.
  8. ^ "War Paint". The Moscow Times.
  9. ^ "Francofonia (2016)" – via Rotten Tomatoes.
  10. ^ "Francofonia" – via Metacritic.
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