Franz (2025 film)

Franz is an upcoming biographical film directed by Agnieszka Holland starring Idan Weiss as Franz Kafka.

Premise
According to a statement from the director, Franz will highlight fragments of the life of Franz Kafka (Weiss) and examine his present-day legacy in his hometown of Prague and beyond.

Cast

 * Idan Weiss as Franz Kafka
 * Jenovéfa Boková as Milena Jesenská
 * Carol Schuler as Felice Bauer
 * Sebastian Schwarz as Max Brod
 * Katarina Stark as Ottla Kafka

Production
The Franz screenplay was written by Holland and Marek Epstein based on a story by Epstein and Mike Downey. Principal photography began on April 12, 2024, in Prague and moved to Berlin at the end of May.