Francofonia (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2015, Francofonia is a drama and history film directed by Aleksandr Sokurov, running about 87 minutes. “An elegy for Europe” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Francofonia stars Louis-Do de Lencquesaing as Jacques Jaujard, Vincent Nemeth as Napoléon Bonaparte, Benjamin Utzerath as Franz Wolff-Metternich and Jean-Claude Caër, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Francofonia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and Chai Flicks and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Francofonia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Francofonia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Francofonia (2015)?
- In US, Francofonia is available to stream on OVID and Chai Flicks, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Francofonia worth watching?
- Francofonia holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Francofonia?
- Francofonia stars Louis-Do de Lencquesaing, Vincent Nemeth, Benjamin Utzerath, Jean-Claude Caër and Johanna Korthals Altes.
- When was Francofonia released?
- Francofonia was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.