Review of Frantz (2016) by Roland P — 08 Apr 2017

Movie Theater: what a wonderful thoughtful movie!

This review of Frantz (2016) was written by Roland P on 08 Apr 2017.

Frantz has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Wendy Ide (1,500) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 13 May 2017

There's a pleasing symmetry to this story - lie is matched by lie, journey by journey - and Beer's silky self-possession is utterly beguiling…

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By Deborah S (84) on 10 Oct 2018

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By Pedro T (162) on 30 Mar 2018

With a careful photography, this story between wars show us a personal approach to the consequences of war and the sacrifice in benefit of…

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By Christopher H (1,747) on 12 Jul 2017

Melodrama with a few twists and turns, interesting observations on post war attitude and war itself…

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By Kate Muir (612) for Times (UK) (2,458) on 11 May 2017

François Ozon is a master at taking apart the French chattering classes, but here he attempts an almost classical piece of film-making in…

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By Robert C (1,701) on 03 Jul 2017

The presentation is on the dry side, but it's a very thoughtful exploration of sexual and moral ambiguity…

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By Nicholas V (85) on 14 Jun 2017

What is the most painful, the war or the lies? This is pleasantly a surprise film…

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By Marita F (1) on 26 Jul 2018

A beautiful story of healing from the tragedy of the first world war, this film takes place in France and Germany. Recommend…

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By Stefan Pape (613) for HeyUGuys (1,461) on 07 May 2017

Where previous offerings such as In the House and The New Girlfriend thrived in their light and witty tendencies, Frantz represents a far more…

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By Ken C (567) on 31 Aug 2017

An interwar romance set in 1919 between Anna (Paula Beer), a young German woman who lost his fiance died in the war and a mysterious frenchman…

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