Fortuna (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2018, Fortuna is a drama film directed by Germinal Roaux, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Fortuna, a 14-year-old Ethiopian girl, has had no news of her parents since they crossed the Mediterranean Sea. Together with other refugees, she is given shelter for the winter in a Swiss catholic monastery. While she waits for her fate to be decided by the Swiss authorities, Fortuna finds out she is pregnant. The choice she will have to make and the arrival of the refugees will give rise to concern within the religious community and will challenge their concept of Christian charity.
Who’s in it. Fortuna stars Kidist Siyum as Fortuna, Bruno Ganz as Brother Jean, Patrick d'Assumçao as Mr. Blanchet and Yoann Blanc as Brother Luc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Fortuna has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fortuna page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fortuna tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fortuna (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fortuna change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fortuna worth watching?
- Fortuna holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fortuna?
- Fortuna stars Kidist Siyum, Bruno Ganz, Patrick d'Assumçao, Yoann Blanc and Antonin Schopfer.
- When was Fortuna released?
- Fortuna was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.