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Foreign Language

20246.81h 45m

Overview

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.

Directed by Claire Burger
Written by Claire Burger, Léa Mysius
Produced by Marie-Ange Luciani
Box OfficeBudget: $4.6M0

Top Cast

Lilith Grasmug

Lilith Grasmug

Fanny

Josefa Heinsius

Josefa Heinsius

Léna

Nina Hoss

Nina Hoss

Susanne

Chiara Mastroianni

Chiara Mastroianni

Antonia

Jalal Altawil

Jalal Altawil

Anthar

Yuri Völsch

Yuri Völsch

Lukas

Samuel Theis

Samuel Theis

Jakob Diehl

Jakob Diehl

Hermann Beyer

Hermann Beyer

C

Christa Rockstroh

Themes & Keywords

francegermanyfemale friendshippen palsteenage girl

About Foreign Language

Foreign Language is a drama film released in 2024 exploring themes of france, germany, female friendship, pen pals, teenage girl. Directed by Claire Burger, it stars Lilith Grasmug, Josefa Heinsius, Nina Hoss. 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.

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