Frank & Louis
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| Directed by | Petra Volpe |
| Screenplay by | Petra Volpe Esther Bernstorff |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
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| Language | English |
Frank & Louis is a 2026 drama film which marks the English-language feature film debut of director Petra Volpe. It stars Kingsley Ben-Adir and Rob Morgan.
Premise
A prisoner finds redemption when he starts helping fellow inmates who have health problems.[1]
Cast
- Kingsley Ben-Adir as Frank
- Rob Morgan as Louis
- Indira Varma as Dr. Watts
- Rosalind Eleazar as Trish
- Rene Perez Joglar as Julian
- Calum MacPherson as Barney[2]
Production
The film is written by Petra Volpe and Esther Bernstorff and directed by Volpe in her English-language directorial debut. It was initially in development in 2022, with Laurence Fishburne and Clifton Collins Jr. attached to the cast.[3]
It is produced by Reto Schaerli and Lukas Hobi for Zodiac Pictures, with Georgie Paget and Thembisa Cochrane for Caspian Films.[1] In 2025, distribution rights were bought for various European countries including Filmcoopi in Switzerland, Constantin Film for Germany and Austria, and September Film for the Benelux region.[4]
Kingsley Ben-Adir and Rob Morgan lead the cast alongside Indira Varma, Rosalind Eleazar and Rene Perez Joglar.[5]
Principal photography began on the film on 30 April 2025.[6][1][7]
Release
Frank & Louis premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, which was held between January 22 and February 1, 2026.[8]
Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 92% based on 24 reviews, with an average rating of 7.2/10.[9]
Accolades
| Award | Date of the ceremony | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Locarno Film Festival | August 14, 2026 | Prix du Public UBS | Frank & Louis | Won | [10] |
References
- 1 2 3 Dalton, Ben (May 7, 2025). "Kingsley Ben-Adir, Rob Morgan to star in Petra Volpe's English-language debut 'Frank & Louis' for TrustNordisk". Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ↑ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20495188/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_frank%2520and%2520louis
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (May 24, 2022). "Laurence Fishburne, Clifton Collins Jr. To Star In Drama 'Frank & Louis' From Participant, Zodiac Pictures And Tyler Perry's Peachtree & Vine". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ↑ Roxborough, Scott (May 16, 2025). "Cannes: 'Frank & Lewis' Inks European Deals". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 7, 2025.
- ↑ Roxborough, Scott (May 7, 2025). "Cannes: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Rob Morgan Board Prison Drama 'Frank & Louis'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 7, 2025.
- ↑ Calnan, Ellie (May 19, 2025). "2025 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates". Screen Daily. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ↑ "TRUSTNORDISK PICKS UP PETRA VOLPE'S NEW ENGLISH-LANGUAGE FILM FRANK & LOUIS (W/T)". Formatbiz.it. May 7, 2025. Retrieved September 7, 2025.
- ↑ Gardner, Chris (December 10, 2025). "Sundance Sets 2026 Lineup With Charli XCX, Olivia Wilde, Salman Rushdie and Courtney Love Films". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Frank & Louis". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Locarno Film Festival · Frank & Louis, Directed by Petra Volpe,..." Locarno Film Festival. Retrieved August 19, 2026.