In the sun-drenched yet crumbling splendor of a Mediterranean villa, a terminally ill and eccentric architect, played with captivating complexity by Timothy Spall, hires a young and ambitious writer, portrayed by Matt Hookings, to pen his grandiose biography. What begins as a straightforward commission spirals into a surreal and darkly comedic odyssey as the architect, who fancies himself the titular Grand Duke of Corsica, reveals layers of delusion, artistry, and profound melancholy. The writer finds himself entangled in the older man's whimsical yet demanding world, a realm further complicated by the presence of a mysterious doctor (Peter Stormare) and a enigmatic local woman (Alicia Agneson). Directed by Daniel Graham, this genre-blending film masterfully balances drama and absurdist comedy, crafting a poignant and often hilarious exploration of legacy, madness, and the stories we tell to defy our own mortality. As the line between reality and fantasy blurs, the young biographer must navigate a labyrinth of half-truths and grand illusions to uncover the man behind the self-made myth.