La Nouvelle Malle des Indes(1982)

La Nouvelle Malle des Indes is a historical adventure film following English naval lieutenant Thomas Waghorn as he attempts to revolutionize travel to India. In 1829, Waghorn and his French companion Martial de Sassenage embark from London determined to reach Bombay in just three months—half the time required by the traditional route around Africa's Cape of Good Hope. Their ambitious journey through the Mediterranean and Suez Canal threatens to upend the shipping industry. A powerful shipping magnate, fearing ruin, dispatches agents to sabotage their expedition at every turn. The film chronicles their race against both time and deliberate obstruction, blending exploration, rivalry, and the clash between old maritime traditions and innovative routes that would reshape global commerce.