Francofonia (2016) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2016 · 88 min · French

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Directed by

Aleksandr Sokurov

During the Nazi occupation of Paris in 1940, museum director Jacques Jaujard finds himself working with Count Franz Wolff-Metternich, a German officer, in an extraordinary collaboration. Their shared goal is to protect the Louvre's invaluable artworks from destruction or theft as the war rages. The story explores their complex relationship and the lengths they go to preserve cultural heritage amidst political turmoil and personal risk, highlighting the enduring importance of art and human connection.