Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, The Woman King tells the true
story of General Nanisca (Viola Davis), who led a unit of warrior women in
the African kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s.
The film also stars Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin and
John Boyega.
The Woman King is in UK/ROI cinemas from October 4th.
Check out the trailer below.
The official synopsis reads:
THE WOMAN KING is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for…