Julien Colonna's 'Le Royaume' Premieres: A Corsican Thriller Defying Stereotypes

The film explores the complex relationship between a fugitive mafia leader and his daughter, set against the backdrop of 1990s Corsica.

Julien Colonna's debut film 'Le Royaume' is a personal thriller inspired by his own family history in the Corsican mafia.
Set in the mid-1990s, the film follows the story of a mafia leader in hiding and his daughter, offering a fresh perspective on the island's notorious criminal underworld.
The film has been praised for its authenticity, with non-professional actors from Corsica delivering compelling performances.
Colonna aims to challenge and move beyond the typical clichés associated with Corsican culture, focusing instead on the tragic consequences of a life of crime.
Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and now released in French cinemas, 'Le Royaume' is part of a broader movement in French cinema to portray Corsica in a nuanced and realistic light.