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Franz

2025 · 127 min

A somber, intellectually demanding mosaic of a writer's inner turmoil, blending period detail with psychological intensity and moments of visceral unease.

Directed by: Agnieszka Holland
Genres: Drama, History
Starring: Idan Weiss, Peter Kurth, Katharina Stark

Overview: Conceived as a kaleidoscopic mosaic, the film follows the imprint Franz Kafka left on the world from his birth in 19th-century Prague to his death in post-WW1 Vienna.

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Directed by: Agnieszka Holland
Genres: Drama, History
Starring: Idan Weiss, Peter Kurth, Katharina Stark

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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
family
art
isolation
obsession
Places: big city
workplace
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild

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Action	2
Horror	3
Humour	2
Realism	8
Romance	4
Tension	6
Darkness	7
Complexity	8
Emotional weight	8

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