Foreign Language
Langue étrangère
Synopsis
Fanny, a shy and lonely teenager, goes on a language exchange to Germany. In Leipzig, she meets her pen pal, Lena, a teenager eager to become politically active. Fanny is troubled. To win over Lena, she invents a life for herself, to the extent of becoming trapped in her lies.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Mardi Gras Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 21, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claire Burger
- Screenplay & Story
- Claire Burger
- Original Score
- Rebeka Warrior
- Original Title
- Langue étrangère
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $4.6M
- Production Studios
- Les Films de Pierre, Razor Film Produktion, Les Films du Fleuve, ARTE France Cinéma, WDR, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claire Burger
Claire Burger, Léa Mysius
Rebeka Warrior
Julien Poupard
Frédéric Baillehaiche, Claire Burger
Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, Marie-Ange Luciani
Department Leadership Roster
Claire Burger
Screenplay
Julien Poupard
Director of Photography
Rebeka Warrior
Original Music Composer
Frédéric Baillehaiche
Editor
Claire Burger
Editor
Isabelle Pannetier
Costume Design
Claire Burger
Director
Marie-Ange Luciani
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Drug Consumption • Sexuality
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Frequently Asked Questions About Foreign Language
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What is Foreign Language about?
Fanny, a shy and lonely teenager, goes on a language exchange to Germany. In Leipzig, she meets her pen pal, Lena, a teenager eager to become politically active. Fanny is troubled. To win over Lena, she invents a life for herself, to the extent of becoming trapped in her lies.
Who directed Foreign Language?
Foreign Language was directed by Claire Burger.
Who stars in Foreign Language?
The principal cast of Foreign Language includes Lilith Grasmug, Josefa Heinsius, Nina Hoss, Chiara Mastroianni, Jalal Altawil.
When was Foreign Language released and how long is it?
Foreign Language was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Foreign Language?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Foreign Language was composed by Rebeka Warrior.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Foreign Language?
Foreign Language holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).