Franz is an upcoming biographical film directed by Agnieszka Holland starring Idan Weiss as Franz Kafka.[1]
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| Directed by | Agnieszka Holland[1] |
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| Based on | The life of Franz Kafka |
| Produced by | Šárka Cimbalová |
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| Cinematography | Tomasz Naumiuk |
| Edited by | Pavel Hrdlicka[2] |
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Premise
editAccording 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
edit- Idan Weiss as Franz Kafka
- Jenovéfa Boková as Milena Jesenská
- Carol Schuler as Felice Bauer
- Sebastian Schwarz as Max Brod
- Katarina Stark as Ottla Kafka
Production
editThe 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
edit- ^ a b Balaga, Marta. "Films Boutique Reunites With Agnieszka Holland on Kafka Biopic 'Franz,' Closes First Sales (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Kudláč, Martin (20 December 2023). "Agnieszka Holland braces to shoot Kafka biopic Franz". Cineuropa. Retrieved 3 June 2024.