Franz
Directed by Agnieszka Holland
Theatrical Release Date August 21, 2026
Run Time 127 min
Award-winning director Agnieszka Holland embarks on her most ambitious project to date, a biopic of the iconic 20th-century Czech writer Franz Kafka. Conceived as a kaleidoscopic mosaic, the film follows the imprint Kafka left on the world from his birth in 19th-century Prague to his death in post-WW1 Vienna. FRANZ gives audiences a brand new perspective on the life of the man behind the literary giant.
“It truly feels Kafka-esque” - The Daily Planet
“One of the most unconventional biopics in recent years.” - Loud and Clear Reviews
“A must-see for fans of director Agnieszka Holland, modern classic literature, German history, biopics, and historical dramas. - That Shelf
Poland's Official Entry to the 98th Academy Awards
| Name | Role |
| Agnieszka Holland | Writer |
| Idan Weiss | Franz Kafka |
| Peter Kurth | Hermann Kafka |
| Katharina Stark | Ottla Kafka |
| Sebastian Schwarz | Max Brod |
| Carol Schuler | Felice Bauer |
| Agnieszka Holland | Director |
Country Czech Republic/Germany/Poland
Languages German, Czech, Yiddish, English and French
Run time 127 min