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The Grand Duke of Corsica

Original title: The Obscure Life of the Grand Duke of Corsica
  • 2021
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
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Timothy Spall, Peter Stormare, Matt Hookings, Alicia Agneson, and James Mackie in The Grand Duke of Corsica (2021)
A cantankerous and brilliant architect, Alfred Rott, embarks upon a highly unusual commission for an eccentric billionaire in Malta who calls himself the "Grand Duke of Corsica". A deadly malaria epidemic sweeps the island causing panic, but Alfred remains to finish the job.
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In 1221 a young man is set on his path to becoming St. Francis of Assisi. A thousand years later an architect must build a mausoleum for a dying billionaire. Separated by history, these men'... Read allIn 1221 a young man is set on his path to becoming St. Francis of Assisi. A thousand years later an architect must build a mausoleum for a dying billionaire. Separated by history, these men's lives will be forever changed by a pandemic.In 1221 a young man is set on his path to becoming St. Francis of Assisi. A thousand years later an architect must build a mausoleum for a dying billionaire. Separated by history, these men's lives will be forever changed by a pandemic.

  • Director
    • Daniel Graham
  • Writer
    • Daniel Graham
  • Stars
    • Timothy Spall
    • Peter Stormare
    • Matt Hookings
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    474
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Daniel Graham
    • Writer
      • Daniel Graham
    • Stars
      • Timothy Spall
      • Peter Stormare
      • Matt Hookings
    • 5User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Timothy Spall
    Timothy Spall
    • Alfred Rott
    Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare
    • The Grand Duke of Corsica
    Matt Hookings
    Matt Hookings
    • St. Francis of Assisi…
    Alicia Agneson
    Alicia Agneson
    • Poppea
    Noeleen Comiskey
    • Lucy
    Lucy Martin
    Lucy Martin
    • Valentina
    Ali Cook
    Ali Cook
    • Josef
    James Mackie
    • Jerome
    Elvira Out
    • Catherine
    Pia Zammit
    • Valentina's Mother
    Edward Mercieca
    Edward Mercieca
    • GP
    Lara Heller
    Lara Heller
    • Monika
    Tim Cullingworth-Hudson
    Tim Cullingworth-Hudson
    • Frank
    • (as a different name)
    Julia Camilleri
    • Coco
    Henry Zammit Cordina
    • Doctor Bartok
    Michael Golab
    Michael Golab
    • Anna Magdalena
    Graham Charles
    • Tailor
    Olwen Catherine Kelly
    Olwen Catherine Kelly
    • Clara
    • Director
      • Daniel Graham
    • Writer
      • Daniel Graham
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    6imseeg

    IF you like quirky, bizarre stories that dont make sense...

    Definitely special, but not definitely great. However I must say that I was mesmirized at the start of this quirky story about a really famous and really obnoxioius and blunt architect, who visits an island with some very strange rich characters.

    The bad: the very weird story and characters could not keep me interested any longer than half an hour. Not suited for those without patience for bizarre stories. Probably only suited for an arthouse audience.

    The good: the acting is great, the story is bizarre, yet kinda mesmirizing (up to a point...)
    8catherine-30992

    Quirky but beautifully acted and made.

    If you like European arthouse film that you need to watch twice to get everything then this is one to watch.

    If you appreciate superb acting and cinematography then well worth 90 minutes of your time.

    If you want action and easy entertainment, then look elsewhere.

    Superb performances from Spall & Stomare and some technically beautiful cinematography. One of those films you need to watch 3 times to "get" but each time gets better.
    9RivereyesGR

    Sharp, choleric wit and indelible performances.

    This is a very European film in the best possible sense.

    Timothy Spall and Peter Stormare, two of the greatest character actors of their generation (and woefully unsung underdog heroes) put in thoroughly entertaining performances, as choleric genius architect Alfred Rott and the enigmatic Grand Duke, respectively.

    The writing is terrific. Sharp wit, excellent pace and subversion of your expectations at every turn. This is not the film that you think it is going to be by looking at the poster and watching the trailer and it's all the better for it.

    Also, the story is about 90% true :)
    8firoozh

    Excellent film for those who are capable of appreciating it

    If you like good writing, witty satire and sophisticated humor you will love this film.

    Acting is great, location is wonderful and historical references are relevant. This film never looses it's comic approach and get too serious.

    Don't expect a plot and get involve in characters and humor of it.
    8lonewolfleeisnoob

    Very Satisfying and beautiful movie with a great ending !

    Very Satisfying and beautiful movie with a great ending. The Grand Duke who laughs and coughs in the face of certain doom and the real world here and now similarities. Great acting and radical dialogue and sexual maturity with a reckless perception of what next when we die ? Run or stay ?

    Daniels films so far have a graven theme yet beautiful camera work and photography saturating the viewer with warmth and light ?

    Above all things this movie has a very dignified and satisfying ending that is missing in many films these days therefore making it a nice "one-shot" type movie with a typically described art house rarefied feel.

    8/10.

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    • Trivia
      The script was written in 2017 and yet contains a subplot about a pandemic that sweeps through Europe.
    • Quotes

      The Grand Duke of Corsica: What a coincidence. The same year malaria was discovered, a sewage system that could separate human feces from drinking water was invented by some regular guy, in Omaha, Nebraska. Huh?

      Alfred Rott: That doesn't sound right to me.

      The Grand Duke of Corsica: Well, I saw it on the history channel, Mr. Rott.

      Alfred Rott: Quite.

    • Connections
      References Dr. Crippen (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      Duke's Waltz
      Written and performed by Jim Barne

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    • Release date
      • November 3, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • The Obscure Life of the Grand Duke of Corsica
    • Filming locations
      • Malta
    • Production companies
      • Camelot Films
      • Hardman Pictures
      • Turnlet Films
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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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