Yvan Colonna's 'myth' re-examined in compelling series

A compelling new documentary series delves into the life of Yvan Colonna, the Corsican shepherd convicted of murdering a French prefect. The three-part series, broadcast on France Télévisions, is the work of Le Monde journalist Ariane Chemin and director Agnès Pizzini.

It dissects Colonna's fate, presenting him as a symbol of the fraught and often tense relationship between Corsica and mainland France. The series aims to re-examine the "myth" surrounding Colonna, exploring the complexities of his life and the broader political and social dynamics at play.

The filmmakers and journalists analyze the destiny of the shepherd from Cargèse, positioning his story as a symptom of the deep-seated "neurosis" that characterizes interactions between the island and the continent. The series promises a nuanced look at a figure who has become a potent symbol in Corsican identity and the ongoing struggle for autonomy.