Ahead of the whirlwind of cinematic joy that is the 2022 BFI London Film Festival, Leicester Square played host to The Woman King this evening. The film stars Viola Davis, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega, Makgotso M, Adrienne Warren, Jayme Lawson, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Sheila Atim and was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.

The film hits UK cinemas on October 4th. Colin Hart and Scott Davis were on the carpet, here are their interviews.

The Woman King UK Premiere Interviews

Plot:

Based on real-life events in the Kingdom of Dahomey in the 18th and 19th centuries, tells the story of Nanisca (Davis), the General of the all-female military unit known as the Amazons, and her daughter Nawi, who together fought the French and neighbouring tribes who violated their honour, enslaved their people and threatened to destroy everything they’ve lived for.