Grand Expectations

In Summer 2019, Madeleine, a recent Sciences Po graduate, embarks on the next step of her career journey as she prepares for the entrance exams to ENA (École Nationale d'Administration), this time in Corsica. She is accompanied by her partner Antoine, who shares her strong left-wing political beliefs. Their time together in this Mediterranean paradise should be focused on studying and preparing for their future as public servants.However, one unforeseen encounter on a small, isolated road changes everything. This serendipitous meeting sets into motion a series of events that will shape Madeleine and Antoine's lives, both individually and as a couple. As they navigate the challenges ahead, their political convictions may be tested, their commitment to each other questioned, and their personal growth accelerated.This evocative film explores themes of ambition, conviction, love, and self-discovery against the backdrop of the idyllic Corsican landscape, inviting viewers into a world where personal and political journeys intersect in unexpected ways.