Filles du Roy
June 1663: The first contingent of the King's daughters leaves La Rochelle for New France. Aboard the ship L'Aigle d'Or, these "marriageable girls," the youngest of whom, Catherine Moitié, is only 13 years old, set sail into the unknown, enduring multiple dangers: promiscuity, disease, acrimonious relations with the crew, insufficient rationing, vermin, apathy, and dwindling hope. This deadly voyage of three months, three weeks, and three days claimed some sixty victims... but did bring 36 survivors to safety.
Director: Pascal Plante
Genre: Drama, History
Screenplay
Production: La Maison de Prod, Némésis Films, Avenue B Productions
Country: Canada, France
Original Language: fr
Keywords
french woman, new france, filles du roi
More Films by Director: Pascal Plante
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Filles du Roy about?
- June 1663: The first contingent of the King's daughters leaves La Rochelle for New France. Aboard the ship L'Aigle d'Or, these "marriageable girls," the youngest of whom, Catherine Moitié, is only 13 years old, set sail into the unknown, enduring multiple dangers: promiscuity, disease, acrimonious relations with the crew, insufficient rationing, vermin, apathy, and dwindling hope. This deadly voyage of three months, three weeks, and three days claimed some sixty victims... but did bring 36 survivors to safety.
- Who directed Filles du Roy?
- Filles du Roy was directed by Pascal Plante.
- What genre is Filles du Roy?
- Filles du Roy is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Filles du Roy produced?
- Filles du Roy was produced in Canada, France.