Francofonia
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| Directed by | Alexander Sokurov |
| Written by | Alexander Sokurov |
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| Starring | Louis-Do de Lencquesaing |
| Narrated by | Alexander Sokurov |
| Cinematography | Bruno Delbonnel |
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| Music by | Murat Kabardokov |
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| Distributed by | Sophie Dulac Distribution (France) |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Countries | France Germany Netherlands[1][2] |
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| Box office | $1,008,154 |
Francofonia is a 2015 docudrama film written and directed by Alexander Sokurov. It follows the Louvre's collection evacuation during the World War II, led by Jacques Jaujard, and how the past and present of the museum is directly connected to this moment.[3][4]
The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 72nd Venice International Film Festival on 4 September 2015, where it was nominated for the Golden Lion. It was theatrically released in France on 11 November 2015.
Cast
- Louis-Do de Lencquesaing as Jacques Jaujard
- Benjamin Utzerath as Franz von Wolff-Metternich
- Alexander Sokurov as himself
- Vincent Nemeth as Napoléon Bonaparte
- Johanna Korthals Altes as Marianne
Release
It was screened in the main competition section of the 72nd Venice International Film Festival[5][6] and in the Masters section of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.[7] The film won the Mimmo Rotella Award at Venice.[8] Variety defined it as a "dense, enriching meditation on the Louvre and specifically (but not exclusively) the museum’s status during WWII".[2]
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
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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.
- ^ "War Paint". The Moscow Times.
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (4 September 2015). "Francofonia review – eerie look at the Louvre's vulnerable freight" – via www.theguardian.com.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Francofonia (2016)" – via Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ "Francofonia" – via Metacritic.
External links
- Francofonia at IMDb