Francofonia
- 4 September 2015 (2015-09-04) (Venice)
- 11 November 2015 (2015-11-11) (France)
Germany
Netherlands[1][2]
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:
- The Mona Lisa[7]
- The Raft of the Medusa[8]
Cast
- Louis-Do de Lencquesaing as Jacques Jaujard
- Vincent Nemeth [fr] as Napoléon Bonaparte
- Benjamin Utzerath [de] as Franz von Wolff-Metternich
- Johanna Korthals Altes as Marianne
Reception
Critical response
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
Awards | ||||
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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
- ^ "Francofonia Press Kit" (PDF). Films We Like. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- ^ a b "Venice Film Review: 'Francofonia'". Variety. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- ^ "Venice Film Festival: Lido Lineup Builds Awards Season Buzz – Full List". Deadline. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ "Venice Fest Reveals Robust Lineup Featuring Hollywood Stars and International Auteurs". Variety. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ "Toronto Film Festival Adds 60+ Titles". IndieWire. Archived from the original on 11 August 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
- ^ Dave McNary. "Venice Winner 'Francofonia' Bought by Music Box for U.S." Variety.
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (4 September 2015). "Francofonia review – eerie look at the Louvre's vulnerable freight" – via www.theguardian.com.
- ^ "War Paint". The Moscow Times.
- ^ "Francofonia (2016)" – via Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ "Francofonia" – via Metacritic.
External links
- Francofonia at IMDb
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