IMDb 7.5 2016 HD

Frantz

Frantz

2016
Drama History Romance
113 min PG-13 France
7.356 / 10
7.5 IMDB

In the aftermath of WWI, a young German who grieves the death of her fiancé in France meets a mysterious French man who visits the fiance’s grave to…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director François Ozon / Lydia Bigard / Mathieu Schiffman
Starring
Pierre Niney / Paula Beer / Ernst Stötzner / Marie Gruber / Johann von Bülow / Anton von Lucke / Cyrielle Clair / Alice de Lencquesaing

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

melancholy poignant somber intimate reflective sensitive understated intriguing affecting human quiet thoughtful

Reviews

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Genevieve Moreau
Apr 17, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Frantz is a film that walks a delicate tightrope between poignant drama and outright melancholy. Paula Beer is compelling as the grieving Anna, her performance embodying the weight of her loss. Pierre Niney brings an effective air of…

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Alistair Finch
Apr 17, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A beautifully crafted, emotionally resonant drama, Frantz offers a unique perspective on the aftermath of World War I. The film masterfully balances its exploration of personal grief with the broader implications of national conflict. Paula Beer’s portrayal of…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 17, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Frantz presents a compelling premise, delving into the personal fallout of conflict. Paula Beer anchors the film with a performance that captures the raw vulnerability of profound loss. The mystery surrounding Adrien, portrayed by Pierre Niney, adds an…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 17, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is not your typical war film; Frantz offers a poignant exploration of grief and the unexpected bridges built between former adversaries. The narrative unfolds with a deliberate, almost elegiac pace, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 17, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Frantz is a masterclass in understated drama, a film that lingers long after the credits roll. Paula Beer delivers a performance of quiet devastation as Anna, a young woman adrift in the sorrow of post-war Germany. The introduction…

FAQs

While the film is undeniably set in the context of World War I's aftermath, its storytelling is primarily character-driven and focused on the present emotional landscape of its protagonists. It doesn't heavily rely on explicit flashbacks to the war itself or detailed historical event recitations. Instead, the war's impact is felt through the characters' grief, their interactions, and the lingering atmosphere of loss that permeates their lives.