by Julien Colonna
German
English
Corsica, 1995: Lesia’s first Summer as a teenager lies ahead of her. She spends it with her father, with whom she does not really have a close relationship. He lives in hiding as a Corsican separatist with his trusted followers. When a gang war breaks out Lesia discovers that her father is the leader of a clan in the Corsican mafia. This realisation confronts the teenager with a difficult decision: will she side with her father or with the law? A sensitive and intriguing father-daughter drama set in a beautiful Mediterranean scenery. 'This film is my discovery from Cannes: a tender mafia film from Corsica that makes you wish you could go there on vacation.' – Christian Jungen
The Corsican film maker Julien Colonna is known for his commercial projects. He works, among others, with brands like Louis Vuitton, L’Oreal, UNICEF and Hennessy. LE ROYAUME is his feature film debut, which was nominated for the “Un Certain Regard” and “Camera d'Or” film awards at this year's Cannes Film Festival. LE ROYAUME (2024) / CONFESSION (2015)
