MUMBAI: The US distribution rights of Madonna‘s directorial debut feature film, "W.E.", have been acquired by The Weinstein Company (TWC).

A romantic drama, the movie is co-written by Madonna and Alek Keshishian. It is produced by Madonna and Kris Thykier and executive produced by Scott Franklin (Black Swan).

Spanning six decades, W.E. juxtaposes a contemporary love story with that of King Edward VIII and American divorcee Wallis Simpson.

The movie stars Abbie Cornish, Oscar Isaac, James D‘Arcy and Andrea Riseborough.

Technically, the singer made her directorial debut in 2008 with Filth and Wisdom; TWC co-chairman Harvey Weinstein believes that W.E. is her first feature-length debut.

Although the official date of release hasn‘t been announced, the film is slated to release by the end of 2011.