# Frantz (2016)

> A grieving German woman forms an uneasy bond with the Frenchman who arrives carrying secrets about her fallen fiancé.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/247387

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: History, Drama, Romance
- Director: François Ozon
- Cast: Pierre Niney, Paula Beer, Ernst Stötzner, Marie Gruber, Johann von Bülow, Anton von Lucke, Cyrielle Clair, Alice de Lencquesaing
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5029608/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, austere, suspenseful, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss in post-war Germany, where the past lingers heavily.

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