Franz (2025 film)
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| Directed by | Agnieszka Holland |
| Written by | Marek Epstein |
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| Cinematography | Tomasz Naumiuk |
| Edited by | Pavel Hrdlicka |
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| Language | Czech |
Franz is an upcoming biographical film directed by Agnieszka Holland and written by Marek Epstein.[1] Starring Idan Weiss as Franz Kafka, it follows the author's life from his early teens in his hometown of Prague to his premature death in 1924.[2]
The film will have its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, on 5 September 2025.[3]
Cast
- Idan Weiss as Franz Kafka
- Daniel Dongres as Young Franz
- Jenovéfa Boková as Milena Jesenská
- Carol Schuler as Felice Bauer
- Sebastian Schwarz as Max Brod
- Katarina Stark as Ottla Kafka
Production
The Franz screenplay was written by Holland and Marek Epstein based on a story by Epstein and Mike Downey.[2] Principal photography began on 12 April 2024, in Prague and moved to Berlin at the end of May.[4]
References
- ^ Balaga, Marta. "Films Boutique Reunites With Agnieszka Holland on Kafka Biopic 'Franz,' Closes First Sales (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ a b Kudláč, Martin (20 December 2023). "Agnieszka Holland braces to shoot Kafka biopic Franz". Cineuropa. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "Franz". TIFF. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo. "Films Boutique Reveals First Sales, First Look Image for Agnieszka Holland's Franz Kafka Biopic 'Franz' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 June 2024.