Franz is an upcoming biographical film directed by Agnieszka Holland starring Idan Weiss as Franz Kafka.[1]

Franz
Directed byAgnieszka Holland[1]
Screenplay by
  • Marek Epstein
  • Agnieszka Holland
Story by
  • Marek Epstein
  • Mike Downey
Based onThe life of Franz Kafka
Produced byŠárka Cimbalová
Starring
CinematographyTomasz Naumiuk
Edited byPavel Hrdlicka[2]
Production
companies
  • Marlene Film Production
  • Metro Films
  • X-Filme
  • Barrandov Studio
  • TVP
  • Czech Television
  • Czech Anglo Production
  • BAC Films
Distributed by
  • Bioscop (Czech Republic)
  • Kino Świat (Poland)
  • X Verleih (Germany)
Countries

Premise

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According to a statement from the director, Franz will highlight fragments of the life of Franz Kafka (Weiss) and examine his present-day legacy in his hometown of Prague and beyond.[3]

Cast

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Production

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The Franz screenplay was written by Holland and Marek Epstein based on a story by Epstein and Mike Downey.[3] Principal photography began on April 12, 2024, in Prague and moved to Berlin at the end of May.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Balaga, Marta. "Films Boutique Reunites With Agnieszka Holland on Kafka Biopic 'Franz,' Closes First Sales (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b Barraclough, Leo. "Films Boutique Reveals First Sales, First Look Image for Agnieszka Holland's Franz Kafka Biopic 'Franz' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b Kudláč, Martin (20 December 2023). "Agnieszka Holland braces to shoot Kafka biopic Franz". Cineuropa. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
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