Welcome aboard the Belem ship – where history and adventure meets the art of film making.
We are seeking production partners to develop our feature film project which aims to bring the Belem’s exciting stories to life based on the recent book by Nicolas Plantrou (“Belem – Le roman d’une aventure”).
Embark on an extraordinary cinematic journey with us as we delve into the rich history and adventures of the majestic Belem – the oldest sailing ship from the ‘Belle Epoque’ and a bygone era of sail-driven exploration.
From its inception in 1896 in the historic shipyards of Nantes, France, to its remarkable transformations and enduring spirit, the Belem’s life has crossed paths with French chocolate makers, famous English Dukes, Dublin business tycoons, Italian Counts, Prime Ministers, Kings and Queens.
All the ingredients for a choppy blockbuster period drama.
Join us as we set sail to develop this creative venture.
Classified as a protected historical monument, the Belem carried the torch for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics sailing from Athens to Marseille.
About us
Nicolas Plantrou
Nicolas is the author of “Belem – Le roman d’une aventure”, the history of which he extensively researched. He’s a board member of the Belem Foundation where he served as former president for 12 years. As a lawyer he worked in business mergers, acquisitions and capital investment. He was also a former chairman of the Steering and Supervisory Board of the Caisse d’Epargne bank (the main sponsor of the Belem Foundation) in Normandy, France, where he is based.
James Harvey-Langton
After graduating from London and Cambridge universities and serving in the British armed services (Royal Air Force), James entered the film industry and worked on films such as Jewels of the Nile, Gorillas in the Mist, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Cloud Waltzer, Purple Rain, Under the Cherry Moon and Bohemian Rhapsody. James serves on the Board of the Cannes Beverly Hills foundation, is a Rotary Club president and gives time to good causes. James is based in Paris and Cannes.
Parm Jutla
After graduating from the University of Manchester, Parm held various management, consultancy and board positions in international companies across Europe, US and Asia covering strategy, marketing and business operations. With roots from Yorkshire, England, he has been based in Cannes for the last 30 years attending the Film Festival almost every year where he developed a passion for the film business.
The Book
BELEM, LE ROMAN D'UNE AVENTURE
(Belem, the story of an adventure)
- This yacht is a diamond to be polished. Afterwards, she'll be a yacht worthy of Bendor!
- Bendor?
- Yes, that's what we call His Grace. It's his...
- His nickname, cut in Chauvelon.
- That's right, his nickname.
- But why?
- The Duke was born in 1879. The following year, Bend Or won the Derby at Epsom. He was a magnificent thoroughbred, owned by His Grace's grandfather. He was then the Duke of Westminster, the very first. Since that race, His Grace has been called His Grace Bendor, and he wants everything about him to be racy.
