Borgo is a gripping and introspective legal thriller directed by Stéphane Demoustier, set against the intense, sun-scorched backdrop of Corsica. Presented at the 2023 Venice Film Festival, the film dives deep into the blurred lines of justice, guilt, and redemption.
Livia, a young gendarme originally from Corsica, is assigned to the high-security prison known as “Borgo.” There, she meets Yacine, a calm and mysterious inmate whose case file is riddled with inconsistencies. Troubled by his demeanor and convinced something isn’t right, Livia begins her own unofficial investigation, defying orders from her superiors.
As she moves through the stark corridors of the prison and the rugged Corsican landscape, Borgo slowly builds a suffocating atmosphere of doubt and discovery. The film skillfully blends psychological depth with procedural tension, uncovering cracks in a justice system that often silences more than it protects.
Driven by restrained yet powerful performances, a sharp visual style, and a haunting tone, Borgo raises urgent questions: What is truth worth when it threatens the status quo? A poignant film where the personal collides with the political—on an island as unforgiving as it is beautiful.
Practical information:
⏰ Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 8 p.m.
👉🏼 Théâtre de Verdure, Alliance Française
💰 Free entrance
🔤 French with English subtitles