Frank & Louis
Synopsis
Frank, serving a life sentence, takes a prison job caring for aging incarcerated men with Alzheimer’s and dementia. What begins as a self-interested bid for parole becomes a profound, transformative bond with fellow prisoner Louis, offering Frank a glimpse of redemption in an unforgiving place.
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FRANK & LOUIS Trailer | VIFF 2026
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-26
Top Cast
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Kingsley Ben-Adir
Frank
Rob Morgan
Louis
Residente
Julian (as René Pérez Joglar)
Rosalind Eleazar
Trish
Indira Varma
Dr Watts
Andy Cheung
Chao
Georgia Goodman
Prisoner Intake Officer
Matthew Shelby
Guard Joyce
Julian Clapton
Transfer Guard (uncredited)
Calum MacPherson
Barney
Ailema De Sousa
Miss Valentine
Matt Brewer
Patrick
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Petra Biondina Volpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Petra Biondina Volpe, Esther Bernstorff
- Original Score
- Oliver Coates
- Original Title
- Frank & Louis
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Zodiac Pictures, Caspian Films, SRF, SRG SSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Petra Biondina Volpe
Petra Biondina Volpe, Esther Bernstorff
Oliver Coates
Judith Kaufmann
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Reto Schärli, Lukas Hobi, Cora Olson, Susan Wendt
Department Leadership Roster
Petra Biondina Volpe
Director
Petra Biondina Volpe
Writer
Oliver Coates
Original Music Composer
Judith Kaufmann
Director of Photography
Reto Schärli
Producer
Lukas Hobi
Producer
Esther Bernstorff
Writer
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Editor
Pascale Suter
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frank & Louis
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What is Frank & Louis about?
Frank, serving a life sentence, takes a prison job caring for aging incarcerated men with Alzheimer’s and dementia. What begins as a self-interested bid for parole becomes a profound, transformative bond with fellow prisoner Louis, offering Frank a glimpse of redemption in an unforgiving place.
Who directed Frank & Louis?
Frank & Louis was directed by Petra Biondina Volpe.
Who stars in Frank & Louis?
The principal cast of Frank & Louis includes Kingsley Ben-Adir, Rob Morgan, Residente, Rosalind Eleazar, Indira Varma.
When was Frank & Louis released and how long is it?
Frank & Louis was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Frank & Louis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frank & Louis was composed by Oliver Coates.