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Frantz / 21st Berlin & Beyond
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Frantz
Sun., Feb. 5, 2017 3:30 pm
Castro Theatre, San Francisco
San Francisco Premiere
113 mins. France, Germany (2016). DCP Projection. French and German with English subtitles.
Lead actress Paula Beer was honored with the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best New Talent at the 2016 Venice International Film Festival in Italy. Official Selection in the Spotlight section of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
The ever-prolific François Ozon makes a welcome return with this richly-evocative period piece, set in the aftermath of World War I. In a small German town, a young woman named Anna mourns the tragic death of her fiancé Frantz. Living with her departed lovers parents, Anna keeps to herself, until one day she spies a mysterious man leaving flowers on Frantzs grave. Discovering the man to be a close friend of her fiancé during his time in France, Anna finds solace in the outsiders memories of her beloved. But as her sorrow slowly begins to lift, and the pair become increasingly attached, some striking truths emerge, forcing Anna to question her burgeoning feelings. No two Ozon films are ever the same and this sweeping love story is a typically atypical work from the wonderfully unpredictable filmmaker. Shot predominantly in gorgeous black and white the monochrome austerity of the films opening scenes feels curiously reminiscent of Michael Hanekes The White Ribbon (although this is as far as such similarities go) it is a surprising contrast to the vibrant colours Ozon usually employs. But if Frantz marks a stylistic departure, fans can rest assured that the directors signature touches (mischievous narrative twists, an affection for classical melodrama and playful sexual ambiguity) are all present and correct. The result is unmistakably, quintessentially Ozon.
Michael Blyth, BFI London Film Festival
Director: François Ozon
Starring: Pierre Niney, Paula Beer, Ernst Stötzner, Marie Gruber
Screenplay: François Ozon
Cinematography: Pascal Marti
Editor: Laure Gardette
Producers: Eric Altmayer, Nicolas Altmayer
U.S. Distributor: Music Box Films, Chicago
**THIS EVENT HAS A STRICT REFUND POLICY. No refunds will be processed by Brown Paper Tickets more than 12 hours after the time of purchase.**
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LocationCastro Theatre (View)
429 Castro Street @ Market
San Francisco, CA 94114
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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