Synopsis
This five-episode series is a veritable voyage of discovery around the island of Corsica, exploring its history, culture and unique and proud people.
Vertical Island: Corsica is an island of cliffs, peaks and ancient rock formations. Originally shepherding folk, the Corsicans became mule drivers and guides, crisscrossing the GR20 footpath that traverses the island from north to south. An unspoilt land and the last refuge for those seeking true wilderness, the island is a place where past and present are intimately linked.
Between Sea and Winds: Every summer, tourists arrive en masse, converging on creeks and beaches. The coastline is a wonderfully diverse place, and it must be kept intact.
The Plant World: The maquis is the symbolic and impenetrable part of the Corsican landscape, covering more than half the island. But this wild place is not the only natural emblem – the olive trees, cultivated by people, provide the island’s yellow gold.
Valleys and men: The Corsican landscape reveals a multitude of valleys through which for centuries, locals have driven their herds from the beach to the high pastures.
A Land of Memories: Greek, Roman or Christian, Corsica is a land of memories. Its architectural vestiges still have a relationship to elsewhere – a heritage that bears witness to the entire history of the island.
Corsica is an island of cliffs, peaks and ancient rock formations. Originally shepherding folk, the Corsicans became mule drivers and guides, crisscrossing the GR20 footpath that traverses the island. An unspoilt land and the last refuge for those seeking true wilderness, where past and present are intimately linked.
Every summer, tourists arrive en masse, converging on creeks and beaches. The coastline is a wonderfully diverse place, and it must be kept intact.
The maquis is the symbolic and impenetrable part of the Corsican landscape, covering more than half the island. But this wild place is not the only natural emblem – the olive trees, cultivated by people, provide the island’s yellow gold.
The Corsican landscape reveals a multitude of valleys through which for centuries, locals have driven their herds from the beach to the high pastures.
Greek, Roman or Christian, Corsica is a land of memories. Its architectural vestiges still have a relationship to elsewhere – a heritage that bears witness to the entire history of the island.
Credits
In coproduction with ARTE G.E.I.E
Distributed by ZED
