Colomba (1948 film)

Colomba is a 1948 French historical drama film directed by Jacques Tourneur, based on the novella of the same name by Prosper Mérimée. The film stars Erno Crisa, Antonin Berval, and Émile Genevois. The story revolves around Colomba, a Corsican woman who seeks vengeance for the murder of her father. She convinces her brother, who has just returned from military service on the mainland, to uphold their family honor by avenging the crime, despite his initial reluctance to engage in the violent vendetta culture of the island. The film is notable for its location shooting in Corsica and its depiction of the island's traditional customs and social structures.