The producer of Comte de Monte Cristo is launching this fund which will finance films from 20 to 80 million euros. His first project is an adaptation of Cursed Kings.
A curse launched on the descendants of King Philip IV, betrayals, plots, numerous assassinations and tortures, and deep family rivalries which will lead to the Hundred Years' War between the kingdoms of France and England… The seven volumes of the Cursed Kings by academician Maurice Druon have captivated generations of readers since its publication between 1955 and 1977, and even inspired the American George RR Martin for his saga Game of Thrones. Adapted twice for television, this romantic masterpiece recounting the history of 14th century Francee century is about to experience a new youth on the big screen thanks to a brand new actor in European cinema.
« My conviction is that there is a treasure trove of stories in European heritage, and that we can tell them from Europe »says Dimitri Rassam. This producer, whose company Chapter 2 has just renewed its collaboration with its shareholder Mediawan…
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