Without a question, Viola Davis’s most anticipated project of the year is The Woman King. Less than a week till its scheduled publication, additional intriguing details have surfaced. Watch General Nanisca, played by Viola Davis, fight for the survival of her people and their culture in stunning IMAX detail. Only a tale based on actual events is worthy of the immersive experience that IMAX provides. However, commencing on September 16, the film’s official release date, The Woman King will only play in cinemas for a week, and none of those showings will be IMAX presentations.
Those interested in securing a front-row spot should get tickets immediately. An IMAX movie theatre poster for The Woman King was released alongside the thrilling news. The special artwork poster features a large image of General Nanisca’s back, which is decorated with traditional African cowries. We can only assume that the mere sight of her slung war blade across her shoulders would strike fear into the hearts of her opponents.
A miniature image of her heading her Agojie female-only army is also featured on the poster. The background of the portrait is a war scene. A slogan reading “A Warrior Becomes a Legend” appears across the poster. The Woman King, which has been much awaited by moviegoers, will have its international debut at the Toronto International Film Festival, which began on September 8 and runs through September 18. As the festival proceeds, additional news about the film will become available.
The 47th Toronto International Film Festival will showcase a wide variety of films, including the Knives Out sequel Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery from filmmaker Rian Johnson, Sanaa Lathan’s directorial debut On the Come Up, and Clement Virgo’s coming-of-age drama Brother. Co-authors Prince-Bythewood and Dana Stevens penned the script for The Woman King (City of Angels, What About Brian). The former will take over in a directing capacity. John Boyega joins Davis in the cast as the 19th-century West African monarch King Ghezo. There’s also Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, and Thuso Mbedu.
Synopsis
The Woman King tells the incredible tale of the Agojie, a group of ferocious and skilled female warriors who defended the African kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s. The Woman King is a biopic starring Oscar winner Viola Davis as General Nanisca, who leads her people into battle against an adversary bent on destroying their way of life. It’s important to battle for some things.