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Frank & Louis

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Frank, serving a life sentence, takes a prison job caring for aging inmates with Alzheimer's and dementia. What begins as a self-interested bid for parole becomes a profound, transformative bond with fellow inmate Louis, offering Frank a glimpse of redemption in an unforgiving place.

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Benjamin Lee Guardian 8h
3/5
Morgan is the perfect example of a recognisable, but not widely famous character actor who has deserved a bigger, better chance... The heart-wrenching strength of his performance feels like enough to edge him into new, possibly awards-worthy territory. Go to Full Review Matt Donato TheWrap 8h
3/5
A sentimental glimpse into incarcerated lifestyles that stitches hope into a tapestry of emotional storytelling. Go to Full Review David Ehrlich IndieWire 1d
B
It’s the Ship of Theseus paradox in human form, its discrete parts held together by a quietly stirring drama that finds dignity in decay, and grace in the memory of men who the rest of society would sooner forget. Go to Full Review Marshall Shaffer The Playlist 2h
C+
Volpe spends a lot of time circling the obvious in both character dynamics and narrative direction. When coupled with the generally reserved tonality, a certain sluggishness sets in once the film’s basic trajectory becomes evident. Go to Full Review Mel Valentin ScreenAnarchy 4h
Takes an unhurried, detail-rich approach ... letting dialogue, camerawork, and performances lead the audience ... into the inner and outer lives of men typically forgotten or even discarded by society. ... Nuanced, nonjudgmental. Go to Full Review Fred Topel United Press International 10h
Tough subjects combine for a powerful story about trying to make meaning when health and systems are against you. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Petra Biondina Volpe

Director

Kingsley Ben-Adir

Actor

Rob Morgan

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Residente

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Rosalind Eleazar

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Indira Varma

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Movie Info

Synopsis Frank, serving a life sentence, takes a prison job caring for aging inmates with Alzheimer's and dementia. What begins as a self-interested bid for parole becomes a profound, transformative bond with fellow inmate Louis, offering Frank a glimpse of redemption in an unforgiving place.
Director
Petra Biondina Volpe
Producer
Reto Schärli, Lukas Hobi
Screenwriter
Petra Biondina Volpe, Esther Bernstorff
Production Co
Zodiac Pictures, Caspian Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 35m