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WTFilms Acquires Worldwide Rights for Pascal Plante's Historical Drama 'King's Daughters'

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WTFilms has secured the global distribution rights for Pascal Plante's upcoming historical survival drama 'King's Daughters'. The film, set in 1663, follows the perilous voyage of orphan women sent to New-France and is scheduled for release in 2027. It has already been sold to distributors in France and Canada.

Facts First

  • WTFilms has acquired worldwide rights for Pascal Plante's film 'King's Daughters'.
  • The film is a historical survival drama set in 1663, following orphan women on a 111-day voyage to New-France.
  • Principal photography began in March in Montreal and is scheduled to resume in June in St-Malo, France.
  • The film is scheduled for release in 2027.
  • Distribution rights have been sold in France to Tandem and in Canada to Entract.

What Happened

WTFilms has acquired the worldwide rights for director Pascal Plante's upcoming film, 'King's Daughters'. The historical survival drama follows the transatlantic voyage of the first group of orphan virgins sent by King Louis XIV to be married in the colony of New-France (now Quebec). The 111-day journey involves challenges including promiscuity, disease, famine, and death. The film stars Sandrine Bonnaire, Laurie Babin, Lauréna Thellier, Zoé Adjani, and Marguerite Champoux. Principal photography began in March in Montreal and is scheduled to resume in June in St-Malo, France.

Why this Matters to You

If you enjoy historical dramas or films by director Pascal Plante, you may have a new major release to anticipate in 2027. The acquisition by WTFilms could help ensure the film receives broad international distribution, making it more likely to reach theaters or streaming platforms in your region. The project's established cast and production team suggests a professionally crafted film.

What's Next

Production is scheduled to continue in June in St-Malo, France. The film is slated for release in 2027. With worldwide rights secured and initial sales to distributors in France (Tandem) and Canada (Entract) completed, the film's path to a global audience appears to be established.

Perspectives

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The Director finds comfort in working with reliable production partners and expresses enthusiasm for being included in a catalog characterized as 'genre-bending, eclectic, and oh-so-badass'.
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The Producers take pride in representing a wave of change that highlights women's historical contributions and believe the film's themes of female solidarity and resilience will resonate with modern audiences.