Frenchman (2004): Cast & Plot
Frenchman is a 2004 romantic comedy directed by Vera Storozheva, starring Thierry Monfray as Paul de Rousseau, Mariya Golubkina and Mikhail Efremov. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Vera Storozheva
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Studio SLON
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Frenchman About?
The premise of Frenchman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Baron Paul, a French noble, journeys to a remote Russian town seeking the woman he has been exchanging letters with. He discovers that Ania has been assisting his friend Irina in translating the correspondence, which Irina has been sending to him. On New Year’s Day, his heart awakens with love as he strives to win Ania’s hand.
Frenchman Cast & Characters
Thierry Monfray leads the cast as Paul de Rousseau, with Mariya Golubkina as Ania and Mikhail Efremov as Karpienko. Directed by Vera Storozheva; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vera Storozheva
- Thierry Monfray as Paul de Rousseau
- Mariya Golubkina as Ania
- Mikhail Efremov as Karpienko
- Nina Ruslanova as Ania's Mother
Also Starring in Frenchman
· 2 more- Pavel Derevyanko fellow passenger on the train
- Garik Sukachyov Liontchik
More from Vera Storozheva
More films directed by Vera Storozheva: A House for Rent with All the Inconveniences, Moy paren - angel, Moscow, I Love You! and Sky. Plane. Girl..
Frenchman Plot Summary
What happens in Frenchman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In August 1957, three young left-wing Parisians — Nicole, Jean-Marie, and Pierre — meet for the last time at a café on the banks of the Seine. Jean-Marie is bound for service in the Algerian War, while Pierre, a student with roots in Russia, travels to the Soviet Union for an academic internship. This opening frame sets the stage for a Voyage through ideas, loyalties, and longing that stretches across continents and decades.
Full summary
The whole story of Frenchman, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Frenchman?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which city does Pierre Durand begin his Russian studies?
Frenchman Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “The French Guy” and “Frantsuz”.
- Also known as
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- The French Guy
- Frantsuz
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Frenchman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Frenchman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Frenchman?
Frenchman runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Frenchman released?
Frenchman was released on January 7, 2004.
Who directed Frenchman?
Frenchman was directed by Vera Storozheva.
More films by Vera Storozheva Who is in the cast of Frenchman?
Frenchman stars Thierry Monfray as Paul de Rousseau, Mariya Golubkina as Ania and Mikhail Efremov as Karpienko, among 6 credited actors.
Does Frenchman have a post-credit scene?
No. Frenchman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Frenchman in?
The original language of Frenchman is Russian.
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