The Mohican

2024, France, 87 min – Mafia, Drama, Environment
In French and Corsican with English Subtitles

Synopsis

Beyond the postcard: a tense, political thriller of one shepherd’s stand against the mafia.
Joseph is the last shepherd on the island still grazing his goats on clifftop pastures overlooking the sea. But his land—passed down through generations—is coveted by the mafia and the forces of unchecked greed.
When a group of menacing strangers arrives at his door to pressure him one final time, the standoff turns violent. A gunshot shatters the calm, and Joseph flees into the wild. What follows is a relentless manhunt across Corsica’s rugged scrubland and dense forests, captured by Frédéric Farrucci with the tension and grandeur of a western.
As bandits swagger openly on café terraces and locals keep to the shadows, Joseph’s flight becomes a stark portrait of resistance—an epic struggle of one man against the forces closing in. The last of the Mohicans.

Directed by

Frederic Farucci

Cast

Alexis Manenti, Mara Taquin

Reactions

Directed with constant tension, carried by a towering Alexis Manenti and an exceptional Mara Taquin, this gem packed with often unbearable suspense is also a tribute to freedom and to the purists defending an authentic Corsica. Le Parisien
Le Mohican confirms the talent of a filmmaker who, like his shepherd protagonist, has decided to say no. L’Humanité
A gripping Western and a politically-charged work, Frédéric Farrucci’s film follows the escape of a modest Corsican shepherd targeted by the mafia, as he becomes a heroic figure on the island. La Croix
A powerful and highly political film. Le Figaro
Le Mohican is taut like an arrow with a clear trajectory: Joseph leaves the tourist-infested coastline to journey into the heart of the island, ultimately blending into a desert of stone. Le Monde
Frédéric Farrucci creates a truly beautiful ‘Corsican Western.’ Les Echos
A personal and successful action film. Positif
The film’s greatest strength lies in cleverly reintegrating elements of legend and mythology into the heart of the story. Télérama
A well-crafted, efficient thriller about the last Corsican shepherd, led by a brilliant Alexis Manenti. Konbini
It puts both the ordinariness of heroism and the birth of a modern legend into perspective, turning an individual act into a symbol of collective resistance. Abus de Ciné
A gripping genre film… a tense, physically intense survival thriller. Cineuropa
An intriguing arthouse elevated genre film, blending social realism with thriller elements. ScreenAnarchy

Festivals and Awards

Venice International Film Festival – Orizzonti Special
Festival du Cinéma Méditerranéen de Montpellier – Official selection, closing film of the festival.
Thessaloniki International Film Festival – Official selection, special mention for direction.
Transilvania International Film Festival – Official selection.
Magna Græcia Film Festival – Winner Best International Film Award.
Festival de Royan, France – Official competition, Best Film award from the professional jury.
Festival du Film de Tanger, Morocco – Official Selection
Festival International du Film Francophone de Namur, Belgium – Official selection in the francophone cinema section.
Festival International du Film de Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France – Official selection
Festival International du Film d’Amiens, France – Official Selection

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