'Ade: A Love Story' directed by Madonna!

This will be a big-screen adaptation after Rebecca Walker's debut novel, which centers on the love between an American college student and a Swahili man. The two make swift plans to marry, but are torn apart by societal pressures.

"I certainly can relate to all that. I know the agony and ecstasy of love", she said. "I feel like I'm in a very-qualified position to speak of it and make a film about it. Absolutely, for anyone and anything we love [we make sacrifices]. Love equals sacrifice".

This is Madonna's third time behind the lens, after having her directorial debut back in 2008 with the comedy "Filth and Wisdom".

Bruce Cohen, Jessica Leventhal and Walker will be the producers.