In Sintra, a picturesque Portuguese town, three generations of a family come together to spend the summer, as family secrets emerge and unresolved tensions resurface. Frankie explores the intricate dynamics of familial relationships and the human confrontation with mortality. With its introspective gaze on life and death, the film offers a heartfelt and aut-hentic portrayal of family love in all its imperfections, featuring a stellar cast that includes Isabelle Huppert, Brendan Gleeson, Greg Kinnear, and Marisa Tomei.
Credits
Year: 2019
Runtime: 100′
Country: France, Portugal
Direction: Ira Sachs
Screenplay: Ira Sachs, Mauricio Zacharias
Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Sennia Nanua, Ariyon Bakare
Cinematography: Rui Poças
Genre: Drama
Contact: Sony
Wins & nominations
2019 | Cannes Film Festival
