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A woman in a field looks over her shoulder with an angry expression.

The Kingdom
(Le Royaume)

  •   Julien Colonna
  •   France

During the hot Corsican summer of 1995, teenager Lesia is whisked away from the beach to a secret villa. Initially nonplussed, she’s excited when she realizes the reason for this sudden departure: she’s going to spend time with her father. Wanted by the authorities for his ties to violent, criminal acts, he’s hiding out in a compound. And although she’s not allowed to make phone calls to the outside world, Lesia is thrilled for some quality time with her outlaw dad. But when war erupts in the underworld, the two are forced to face one another as their familial bond is brought to its breaking point. The idyllic, sun-baked island serves as the backdrop for this explosive drama mixed with a heart-pounding coming-of-age thriller, anchored by a tour-de-force performance from newcomer Ghivanna Benedetti and directed with assurance and precision by Julien Colonna.


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Event Information

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
8:00pm

  •   108 minutes
LOCATION
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N State St
Chicago, IL 60601


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