Foreign Language (2024)

Foreign Language (2024) poster

Fanny, a shy and lonely teenager, goes on a language exchange to Germany. In Leipzig, she meets her pen pal, Lena, a teenager eager to become politically active. Fanny is troubled. To win over Lena, she invents a life for herself, to the extent of becoming trapped in her lies.

Director: Claire Burger
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Rebeka Warrior
Cinematography: Julien Poupard
Editing: Frédéric Baillehaiche, Claire Burger
Production: Les Films de Pierre, Razor Film Produktion, Les Films du Fleuve, ARTE France Cinéma, WDR/Arte
Country: Germany, Belgium, France
Language: English, Français, Deutsch
Budget: $5M
Original Language: fr

Themes

Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

france, germany, female friendship, pen pals, teenage girl

Trailer

Foreign Language Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foreign Language about?
Fanny, a shy and lonely teenager, goes on a language exchange to Germany. In Leipzig, she meets her pen pal, Lena, a teenager eager to become politically active. Fanny is troubled. To win over Lena, she invents a life for herself, to the extent of becoming trapped in her lies.
Who directed Foreign Language?
Foreign Language was directed by Claire Burger.
Who stars in Foreign Language?
Foreign Language stars Lilith Grasmug, Josefa Heinsius, Nina Hoss, Chiara Mastroianni, Jalal Altawil, Yuri Völsch.
How long is Foreign Language?
Foreign Language has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Foreign Language?
Foreign Language is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Foreign Language?
Foreign Language had a budget of $5M.
Where was Foreign Language produced?
Foreign Language was produced in Germany, Belgium, France.
What are the themes of Foreign Language?
The themes of Foreign Language include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.