Frank & Louis
Upcoming drama film
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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.
Esther Bernstorff
- Reto Schaerli
- Lukas Hobi
- Georgie Paget
- Thembisa Cochrane
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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 |
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
- Rosalind Eleazar
- Rene Perez Joglar
- 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 will be held between January 22 and February 1, 2026.[8]