Queen of France

Set in 11th-century Russia, this upcoming historical drama follows Princess Anne, the daughter of Grand Prince Yaroslav the Wise. After being betrothed to King Henry I of the Franks, Anne must travel across Europe to reach her future spouse. She is protected during this perilous voyage by Ostromir, a former mercenary who once served the Byzantine Emperor. As they navigate the dangers of their journey, a romantic bond develops between the princess and her guard.

The film is directed and written by Alexey Sidorov, following his previous work on T-34 and The World Champion. The production is a Russian effort involving Studio Trite, Russia-1, and Central Partnership, with Nikita Mikhalkov, Leonid Vereshchagin, and Anton Zlatopolskiy serving as producers. The main cast features Ekaterina Voronina in the role of Anne and Ilya Malanin as Ostromir, alongside Sergei Bezrukov as Yaroslav the Wise. Other cast members include Victor Dobronravov, Aleksei Kravchenko, and Anton Filipenko. The movie is scheduled for release on February 11, 2027.