For you who are passionate about films once you’ve seen them and want to know all their curiosities, we take you on a journey to discover the films that were shot on the island of Corsica in France. A place loved and often chosen by directors and set designers for the creation of their cinematic masterpieces, recreating a tour of the island full of charm.
After all, if Corsica is called the island of beauty there will be a reason.
What you will find in the article
Let’s start with the most recent films that were shot on the island of Corsica and then go back in time:
A violent life (Une Vie Violente) tells of a young Corsican origin who lives in the city of Paris but decides to return to his native island to attend the celebrations of a funeral, that of his old friend and schoolmate, but it will not be able to escape from the cumbersome world of incorrect politics to which it belongs. Several scenes from the film were shot in Bastia and neighboring towns.
For the Apache film, the streets and locations of the city of Porto Vecchio were chosen, transformed for the occasion for the film’s criminal plot.
Queen to Play set in the Corse du Sud, is the story of a young and beautiful maid of Corsican origin played by Sandrine Bonnaire who, serves in the office of an American doctor whose role is played by actor Kevin Kline who initiates her at game of chess.
The film The Man of London is based on the legendary novel by Georges Simenon from which it also takes its name. The location chosen for the scenes of the film are those of the city of Bastia, which form the background to the story of a railway swinger who, by chance of fate, becomes the main witness of a brutal murder without wanting to.
A Long Sunday of Passion (“A Very Long Engagement” in English or “Un Long Dimanche de Fiançailles” in French) is a sentimental drama film by Jean-Pierre Jeunet shot in part in the city of Calvi and its neighborhoods, as well as in the North-western Corsica. It tells of the love story that began in the early years of the first great war between Mhatilde played by Audrey Tautou and Jean Pierre Jeunet.
In the film, Mhatilde was forever lame due to polio, but this will not stop her in the unstoppable search for her lover declared missing in the war. The film earned the nomination and the Oscar to the protagonist of Mhatilde, also director of the film. Actresses Jodie Foster and the Best Supporting Actress César Award also made a small appearance in the film.
The Corsica File (L’Enquête Corse in francese) è incentrato sulla storia di un investigatore privato Jack Palmer interpretato dal talentuoso Rémi François che è alla ricerca di in missione Ange Leoni interpretata da Jean Reno, una bellissima donna corsa che ha ricevuto in eredità una proprietà e ciò l’ha messa in pericolo. Le location del film sono le splendide cittadine di Ajaccio, Sartène e dell’Ile-Rousse nell’haute Corse.
Il Bandito Còrso is a beautiful comedy set in Ile-Rousse and the town of Ajaccio. The plot of the film is entirely centered on funny sketches between the two protagonists played by Jean Reno and Caterina Murino, who, due to the different languages spoken, French and the race, fall into constant misunderstandings.
The film Excursions (“Les Randonneurs” in French) is a delightful comedy that tells the story of a nice group of French from the city of Paris who ventures on the island, their mission is to travel the entire legendary GR20 route. most challenging and fascinating trekking on the island. There will be misunderstandings, laughter and twists. The settings chosen for the film are the mountainous ones of Calvi, Corte and Ajaccio.
Corsica is a drama film that was shot in 1991 whose plot consists of 5 different short-lived episodes (“Stonde, Stonde, the nettles of Seneca”; “By mistake”; “Long live the Nation”; “Lo slap “;” La Polveriera “), the idea comes from a group of authors from Italy. Each episode deals with the theme of the political and social situation of the time with references to old events related to the independence movements that took place throughout the history of the island. The focus of the film takes place in the city of Bastia.
The longest day is certainly one of the best films set in Corsica. The plot of the film centers on the Normandy landings, but the scenes were shot on the renowned Saleccia Beach near the town of Saint Florent on the Corsican island. In the cast of this film: Andrew Marton, Bernhard Wicki, Darryl F. Zanuck and Ken Annakin.
Lovers of Tomorrow (in French it is called “Cela s’appelle l’aurore”) by master Luis Bunel dates back to 1955 and was set entirely on the island. The film is about love, friendship, hate and social class. A doctor Valerio hides a friend Renzo to protect him. The latter, in fact, committed the murder of his employer to avenge the death of his wife who was also a worker with him and died due to hard work. Among the unforgettable performers stand out: Lucia Bosè, Nelly Borgeaud, Georges Marchal and Giani Esposito.
What are you waiting for? Reach the island and the places that have been the backdrop to numerous films that have entered the history of cinema. Book your seat on one of the ferries to Corsica, this is just the first step towards your dream vacation. With our online booking system that you can also find on this page, you can easily compare the rates and availability of the moment. To guarantee you a safe journey, all ships to and from Corsica apply anti-contagion rules on board.
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Photo by Flo20b from Wikimedia Commons
Photo by Michael Osmenda from Wikimedia Commons (marina di Calvi)
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