The Indies (2026)
Les Indes
Director: Pauline Julier
Cast: Lazare Minoungou, Raphaël Thiéry, Théo Urtubey
In the turbulent landscape of 17th-century Europe, a young Spanish aristocrat named Alejandro embarks on a high-stakes royal mission: transporting a sacred portrait of the Infanta of Spain to the boy-king Louis XIV. This artistic treasure is more than a mere painting—it’s the final seal on a fragile alliance between two mighty crowns. But Alejandro’s mind drifts to the untamed promise of the New World, its uncharted lands and the lure of untapped trade routes. Guarded by two French soldiers, the nobleman and his escorts push deeper into a continent scarred by relentless wars and violent uprisings. As the precious cargo inches toward the glittering French court, their path grows treacherous, and the road back to a nascent, modern civilization grows ever more shadowed. The journey is a brutal test of loyalty and survival—where every step forward could be a step into the unknown.