A Look at New Corsican Cinema
Three filmmakers, native to Corsica. Three unique films, discovered at the most prestigious cinematic events of the year: the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival.
Three stunning, breathtaking, ambitious stories that uniquely depict Corsica, from the independence and terrorist movements of the 1980s to the dawn of the 21st century, extending to their present-day implications. These are political, social, and family sagas that tell the story of multiple generations and, above all, a resilient territory. In 2024, French cinema produced three major films entirely shot in Corsica that will leave a lasting impression. These three works once again showcase the rise of a new Corsican cinema that stands proudly alongside its European neighbors. Compelling epics shaped by identity issues that might easily resonate with the history of Quebec cinema...