A Survivor's Tale
L'île de la demoiselle
“The fate of a woman forgotten by history”
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Micha Wald
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Malhoure, Agnès Caffin, Micha Wald
- Original Score
- Elie Rabinovitch
- Original Title
- L'île de la demoiselle
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Stenola Productions, KG Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Micha Wald
Samuel Malhoure, Agnès Caffin, Micha Wald
Elie Rabinovitch
Joachim Philippe
Alain Dessauvage
Anton Iffland Stettner, Eva Kuperman, Eurydice Gysel
Department Leadership Roster
Micha Wald
Director
Samuel Malhoure
Screenplay
Agnès Caffin
Screenplay
Micha Wald
Screenplay
Anton Iffland Stettner
Producer
Eva Kuperman
Producer
Héléna Cisterne
Production Design
Tzigane de Braconier
Costume Design
Alain Dessauvage
Editor
Joachim Philippe
Director of Photography
Elie Rabinovitch
Original Music Composer
Eurydice Gysel
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Survivor's Tale.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Survivor's Tale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of A Survivor's Tale includes Salomé Dewaels, Louis Peres, Candice Bouchet, Alexandra Lamy, Patrick Descamps.
When was A Survivor's Tale released and how long is it?
A Survivor's Tale was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for A Survivor's Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Survivor's Tale was composed by Elie Rabinovitch.