A Survivor's Tale (2026)
The fate of a woman forgotten by history
1542, the year of Jacques Cartier's second mission to Canada. Pregnant by a man other than her future husband, the expedition's commander, the young Marguerite de la Rocque is abandoned on a deserted island off the coast of Newfoundland with the man who raped her and his maid. She will remain there for two years, surviving hunger, cold, despair, and madness.
Director: Micha Wald
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: March 25, 2026
Cast
- Salomé Dewaels - Marguerite
- Louis Peres
- Candice Bouchet
- Alexandra Lamy - La Reine
- Eddy Frogeais - Cardinal 1
Screenplay
- Samuel Malhoure (Screenplay)
- Agnès Caffin (Screenplay)
- Micha Wald (Screenplay)
Production: Stenola Productions, KG Productions
Country: Belgium, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Survivor's Tale about?
- 1542, the year of Jacques Cartier's second mission to Canada. Pregnant by a man other than her future husband, the expedition's commander, the young Marguerite de la Rocque is abandoned on a deserted island off the coast of Newfoundland with the man who raped her and his maid. She will remain there for two years, surviving hunger, cold, despair, and madness.
- Who directed A Survivor's Tale?
- A Survivor's Tale was directed by Micha Wald.
- Who stars in A Survivor's Tale?
- A Survivor's Tale stars Salomé Dewaels, Louis Peres, Candice Bouchet, Alexandra Lamy, Eddy Frogeais.
- How long is A Survivor's Tale?
- A Survivor's Tale has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is A Survivor's Tale?
- A Survivor's Tale is a Drama, History film.
- Where was A Survivor's Tale produced?
- A Survivor's Tale was produced in Belgium, France.