The Indies

The Indies (2026)



Les Indes

6.0 2026 81 min —

Director: Pauline Julier

Cast: Lazare Minoungou, Raphaël Thiéry, Théo Urtubey

Adventure Drama History
In the turbulent landscape of 17th-century Europe, a young Spanish aristocrat named Alejandro embarks on a high-stakes royal mission: transporting a sacred portrait of the Infanta of Spain to the boy-king Louis XIV. This artistic treasure is more than a mere painting—it’s the final seal on a fragile alliance between two mighty crowns. But Alejandro’s mind drifts to the untamed promise of the New World, its uncharted lands and the lure of untapped trade routes. Guarded by two French soldiers, the nobleman and his escorts push deeper into a continent scarred by relentless wars and violent uprisings. As the precious cargo inches toward the glittering French court, their path grows treacherous, and the road back to a nascent, modern civilization grows ever more shadowed. The journey is a brutal test of loyalty and survival—where every step forward could be a step into the unknown.

More About This Film

The Indies is a historical road movie set in seventeenth-century Europe. Alejandro, a young Spanish nobleman, is entrusted with delivering a portrait of the Spanish Infanta to the young Louis XIV as part of a diplomatic alliance, and he travels with two French soldiers through a continent marked by wars, rebellions and political transformation.

Pauline Julier and Nicolas Chapoulier direct their first fiction feature, using the journey as a way to explore the origins of the modern world and the fascination with distant lands and new trade routes. Théo Urtubey, Raphaël Thiéry and Lazare Minoungou form the central trio.

  • Pauline Julier and Nicolas Chapoulier co-directed and co-wrote the film.
  • The film is an 81-minute Swiss-Spanish co-production.
  • It had its world premiere at the 2026 Venice Film Festival in Giornate degli Autori.
  • Alina film and Lastor Media are the principal production companies.
  • Sylvain Verdet served as cinematographer and Anita Roth edited the film.

Where to Watch

The Indies is currently associated mainly with festival and international distribution, with wider home release dependent on regional rights.