Expand map The Power of the Agojie: A Look at "The Woman King" (2022)
: Critics have noted that the real Kingdom of Dahomey was more deeply involved in and reliant on the slave trade than the film’s "anti-slavery" heroes suggest.
The film's visual splendor is grounded in its commitment to authenticity in design. Shot primarily in , the production built a full Dahomey palace in Cape Town and used the jungles of KwaZulu-Natal for its immersive environments. The gorgeous costume design and propulsive score further elevate the experience. th3.w0m4n.k1ng.2022.hc.cam.subesp.mp4
: A veteran warrior who provides both "energetic" action and comedic relief.
Today, the legacy of the Agojie lives on not just in this film, but also in pop culture icons like the from Black Panther , and physical monuments like the Amazon Statue in present-day Benin. Expand map The Power of the Agojie: A
: While these names appear in historical records, the characters as depicted are largely fictional.
Set in 1823, the narrative centers on (played with "phenomenal gravitas" by Viola Davis ), who trains a new generation of recruits to defend their homeland from the rival Oyo Empire and European slave traders. Key performances include: The gorgeous costume design and propulsive score further
: A rebellious recruit who discovers a deep, personal connection to Nanisca.