DHAKA: Madonna is to direct her third film, an adaptation of Rebecca Walker’s debut novel ‘Ade: A Love Story’.

It tells the story of an American student who falls in love with a young Muslim man on an idyllic island off the coast of Kenya before the clash of cultures complicates the relationship.

Walker, daughter of ‘The Color Purple’ author Alice, will co-produce the film, reports the BBC.

Madonna, whose previous films were WE and Filth and Wisdom, called the book ‘an incredible journey’ last year.

After it was published in October, the pop star posted a photo of the book cover and the message, ‘Read this book! An incredible journey! A beautiful LOVE story!’

The romance will be co-produced by Bruce Cohen, who produced Silver Linings Playbook and American Beauty.

Madonna and the producers are now searching for a screenwriter to adapt the book, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

BDST: 1310 HRS, MAR 27, 2014