88 minutes in German, English, Russian, French

Not Rated

Directed by Alexander Sokurov, Francofonia gives us a tour of the Louvre which serves as a meditation on art. The film also explores how the Louvre avoided being plundered during the Nazi occupation of France, and depicts the ghost of Napoleon wandering among the exhibits. Francofonia provides a history of the Louvre during the Nazi occupation and contemplation on the meaning and timelessness of art. 

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGF7vZALBQU

"Francofonia" is a love letter to France and the Louvre, but it's also a harrowing reminder that not all cultures have been held in such high esteem. ~ Los Angeles Times