Acquisition of the new series Land of Blood and Wisdom

France tv distribution is happy to announce its acquisition of the series Land of Blood and Wisdom (original title: Fortune de France), produced by Les Films du Cap and Together Media.

Based on the book by Robert Merle, this high end production is directed by Christopher Thompson and will star Nicolas Duvauchelle (Dark Hearts, Black Butterflies, Lost Bullet, Poliss).

Synopsis

France, 1557. At Mespech Castle, the harmony between masters and servants is about to be broken by religious wars.

Having embraced the new Protestant movement, Jean de Siorac, a well-respected humanist knight and head of his family, has no choice but to resort to violence to defend his community. His wife Isabelle, a fervent Catholic, is struggling to exist in a world ruled by men. Their sons, Pierre and François, are thrown into adulthood, torn asunder, just like their religiously divided country.

Forced to contend with their adversaries, the Sioracs must remain close as they strive to overcome their differences and defend their ideal of tolerance.

LAND OF BLOOD AND WISDOM

Original title: Fortune de France

Genre: Period Drama

Format: 6x52’

Cast: Nicolas DUVAUCHELLE, Lucie DEBAY, Guillaume GOUIX, Grégory FITOUSSI, Blandine BELLAVOIR, Antoine GOUY, Simon ZAMPIERI, Lou LAMPROS, Angelina WORETH, Marcel THOMPSON, Ophélie BAU, Louis DURANT, David AYALA, Isabelle DE HERTOGH,  Émilie INCERTI... 

Directed by Christopher THOMPSON

Written by Christopher THOMPSON and Fabrice ROGER-LACAN
In collaboration with Baptiste ROGER-LACAN
Based on the book « FORTUNE DE FRANCE » by Robert MERLE 

Produced by Jean COTTIN for LES FILMS DU CAP and Renaud LE VAN KIM for TOGETHER MEDIA

French Broadcaster: France 2

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