Francofonia (2015)

6.6Not Rated90 minDirector: Alexander Sokurov

2015 film

Francofonia is a 2015 docudrama film written and directed by Alexander Sokurov. It follows the Louvre's collection evacuation during the World War II, led by Jacques Jaujard, and how the past and present of the museum is directly connected to this moment.

The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 72nd Venice International Film Festival on 4 September 2015, where it was nominated for the Golden Lion. It was theatrically released in France on 11 November 2015.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Francofonia about?
Francofonia (2015) — A history of the Louvre during the Nazi occupation and a meditation on the meaning and timelessness of art.
Is Francofonia based on a true story?
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Is Francofonia scary?
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