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Filmed primarily in South Africa (Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal) with a budget of approximately $50 million .

It received an A+ CinemaScore from audiences and was named one of the top ten films of 2022 by the American Film Institute. The Woman KingHD

While the film is rooted in the real history of the Dahomey Amazons, it faced significant debate regarding its historical accuracy: Filmed primarily in South Africa (Cape Town and

Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, and John Boyega. (2022) is a historical action epic that follows

(2022) is a historical action epic that follows the Agojie , an all-female unit of warriors who protected the West African Kingdom of Dahomey during the 1820s . Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood , the film stars Viola Davis as General Nanisca, who trains a new generation of recruits to fight against enemies threatening their way of life. Production & Cast Highlights Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood.

Critics widely praised the performances, particularly Davis and Mbedu, and the grounded, athletic action choreography. Historical Context & Controversy

It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2022. Box Office & Reception