AFFF25 The Kingdom
AFFF25 The Kingdom
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Premiering in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, THE KINGDOM is a powerful debut film that is a rich and sensory experience – a must-see drama embodied by fierce, tender love.
Corsica, 1995. Lesia (Ghjuvanna Benedetti) is desperate for a normal teenage life. However, amidst the island's gang politics, she’s not just the daughter of notorious mafioso – she’s a potential target. Taken from the beachside to an unknown villa, she is reunited with her father, Pierre-Paul (Saveriu Santucci), who is hiding from the police. As her summer holidays melt away, she is drawn deeper into his world of blood feuds and violent retribution. When all-out war erupts, Pierre-Paul and Lesia must go to ground, where they will face each other and themselves.
With unflinching realism, THE KINGDOM is a powerful account of family bonds and gang violence, told by Corsican first-time director Julien Colonna and a non-professional cast. A peek into a turbulent world as seen through the eyes of a child, Colonna’s film never falls into caricature. Rather, it serves as a testament to the humanity found beneath the surface and the roles we are forced to play to survive.
Premiering in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, THE KINGDOM is a powerful debut film that is a rich and sensory experience – a must-see drama embodied by fierce, tender love.
Corsica, 1995. Lesia (Ghjuvanna Benedetti) is desperate for a normal teenage life. However, amidst the island's gang politics, she’s not just the daughter of notorious mafioso – she’s a potential target. Taken from the beachside to an unknown villa, she is reunited with her father, Pierre-Paul (Saveriu Santucci), who is hiding from the police. As her summer holidays melt away, she is drawn deeper into his world of blood feuds and violent retribution. When all-out war erupts, Pierre-Paul and Lesia must go to ground, where they will face each other and themselves.
With unflinching realism, THE KINGDOM is a powerful account of family bonds and gang violence, told by Corsican first-time director Julien Colonna and a non-professional cast. A peek into a turbulent world as seen through the eyes of a child, Colonna’s film never falls into caricature. Rather, it serves as a testament to the humanity found beneath the surface and the roles we are forced to play to survive.
Rating:
CTC
Runtime:
108 mins