Švadlena z Akádie – Frantz Laura (2025)

In the real historical context of the time, the relationship between Sylvie and William would have been almost unthinkable – the social, religious, and military differences were insurmountable. And yet, in this story, a quiet revolution unfolds: a feeling that defies the era, the dictates of power, and prejudices. It thus becomes a symbol of hope and humanity amidst a shattered world... At the end of 1754, tensions between the French and the British on the coast of Canadian Acadia reach a peak. Seamstress Sylvie Galant and her family, French-speaking Acadians who wish to remain neutral, become intermediaries between the two rival sides – their home is located between two fortresses, over which hostile flags fly. As the Galants prepare to celebrate the Christmas holiday Noël, rumors circulate among the people about unrest, an impending war, and William Blackburn, a British ranger wreaking havoc on the North American frontier. With the arrival of summer 1755 and British ships appearing on the horizon, Sylvie encounters Blackburn, who warns her of the approaching invasion. He would rather give up his commission than participate in the violent removal of Acadians from their homeland. However, this does not protect Sylvie or her family. Sylvie finds herself on a dilapidated ship heading to...