Ekaterina Corsini’s return: what is the film worth, which was preceded by controversy over its selection at Cannes in 2023?

“Go to the movie“! That’s the word given by the return entourage, which was preceded by numerous press articles regarding the controversy surrounding the filming.

We’ve covered it here, with various articles and a press release issued by Catherine Corsin and producer Elizabeth Perez. In short, it’s about alleged acts of harassment and a possible violation of laws protecting underage actors that almost cost her her stay on the Croisette.

While the investigation waits to run its course, the La Fracture team wants to bring the film back to its heart. Therefore, this article focuses on the film itself, a feature film that we were able to enter in Cannes as part of the Cannes competition.

After La Fracture presented at Cannes two years ago, Catherine Corsin is now back with the aptly named Le Retour. The solar film centers on two young women and their mother, who return to Corsica many years after leaving the island. The mystery revolves around the real reasons for this departure, and more broadly Le Retour creates concern about the familial ties that unite this family, whose father died soon after.

Return is a film rich in its plot and themes. Its common thread, in addition to the above-mentioned family secrets, is also and above all the chronicle of two teenage girls who indulge in all the temptations of summer. The latter are portrayed by Esther Gohuru (seen in Minions) and Susie Bemba (seen in L’Opera). As the mother, we meet Aissatou Diallo Sagna, Cesar for Best Supporting Actor for La Fracture.

Among the topics covered in the film, we can mention the issue of social origin, sexual identity and others. Director and screenwriter Catherine Corsin, who met during the festival, also emphasized her desire to show “Stories we’re not used to, women who are underrepresented and given roles that aren’t cliche roles“.”I wanted to offer them romantic roles, real fictional roles that famous actors could play.“. and add: “You need to be able to tell stories that feel like the world you live in“.

Corsica also occupies an important place in the plot of the film as a character in its own right. His scenes give a warm light to the film, whose photography is the signature of Jeanne Lapoirie.

Return should be released in the summer; Its French release date has yet to be officially announced. At the same time, the film competes at the Cannes Film Festival, the winners of which will be announced on May 27.

Interview in Cannes on May 18, 2023