Oscar-winner Viola Davis is a commanding force as General Nanisica in THE WOMAN KING; a remarkable true story of the Agojie (also known as the Amazons), the powerful all-female unit of warriors who protected the West 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 (Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. As white settlers arrive in Africa, Nanisca warns that the colonisers will not relent until they own all of Africa. King Ghezo (John Boyega) is not initially convinced if it is worth starting a war over. But some things are worth fighting for…
The ‘unprecedented action-drama’ which has been dubbed the ‘Black female Braveheart’ is directed by Gina Prince-Blythewood (Love & Basketball) and written by Dana Stevens. Viola Davis transforms for the role and captures, the immense spirit, strength and bravery of the extraordinary General Nanisca.
2023 Golden Globe® Nominee
BEST ACTRESS, DRAMA – Viola Davis
4 x 2023 Critics Choice® Nominee
BEST ACTRESS – Viola Davis
BEST DIRECTOR – Gina Prince-Bythewood
BEST ACTING ENSEMBLE
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Thursday 27th October
135 min
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Viola Davis, John Boyega, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Lashana Lynch, Jayme Lawson, Sheila Atim, Thuso Mbedu, Adrienne Warren, Masali Baduza, Angelique Kidjo
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Drama
Pentridge Cinema, Palace Balwyn, Palace Cinema Como, Palace Dendy Brighton, The Kino, Palace Westgarth, Palace Norton Street, Palace Central, Palace Verona, Palace Byron Bay, Palace James St, Palace Barracks, Palace Electric Cinema, Palace Raine Square
