Francofonia(2015)
An elegy for Europe
Francofonia Synopsis
Master filmmaker Alexander Sokurov (Russian Ark) transforms a portrait of the world-renowned museum into a magisterial, centuries-spanning reflection on the relation between art, culture and power.
Francofonia (2015) is a documentary film directed by Aleksandr Sokurov, released on November 11, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Louis-Do de Lencquesaing, Vincent Nemeth, Benjamin Utzerath and Jean-Claude Caër. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 87 ratings.
- Director:
- Aleksandr Sokurov
- Writers:
- Alexei Jankovski, Aleksandr Sokurov
- Producers:
- Els Vandevorst
- Cinematographer:
- Bruno Delbonnel
- Production:
- MEDIA Programme of the European Union, ARTE France Cinéma, Eurimages, Idéale Audience, Zero One Film, Musée du Louvre, Netherlands Fund for Film, CNC, German Film Fund
- Status:
- Released
Francofonia (2015) Trailer
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Francofonia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
as Jacques Jaujard
Vincent Nemeth
as Napoléon Bonaparte
- Benjamin Utzerath
Benjamin Utzerath
as Franz Wolff-Metternich
- Jean-Claude Caër
Jean-Claude Caër
- Johanna Korthals Altes
Johanna Korthals Altes
as Marianne
Aleksandr Sokurov
as (voice)
- François Smesny
François Smesny
as (voice)
- Peter Lontzek
Peter Lontzek
as (voice)
- Andrey Chelpanov
Andrey Chelpanov
- Catherine Limbert
Catherine Limbert
as La secrétaire de Jacques Jaujard
Léolo Victor-Pujebet
as Groom service
Key crew
Directed by Aleksandr Sokurov, written by Alexei Jankovski and Aleksandr Sokurov, produced by Els Vandevorst.
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Francofonia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 87 ratings.
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Francofonia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Francofonia online?
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Francofonia (2015) is available to stream on OVID and Chai Flicks, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Francofonia?
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The main cast of Francofonia (2015) includes Louis-Do de Lencquesaing, Vincent Nemeth, Benjamin Utzerath, Jean-Claude Caër and Johanna Korthals Altes. The film was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Francofonia released?
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Francofonia was released on November 11, 2015 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Francofonia worth watching?
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Francofonia (2015) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 87 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Francofonia?
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