The Warrior Queen of Jhansi

A solemn, sweeping historical drama that mixes battle scenes with court intrigue, feeling earnest and occasionally stilted but carried by its conviction.

Directed by

Swati Bhise

Genres

History, War, Drama

Starring

Devika Bhise, Rupert Everett, Nathaniel Parker

Tagline

Queen. Soldier. Legend.

Overview

The Warrior Queen of Jhansi tells the true story of Lakshmibai, the historic Queen of Jhansi who fiercely led her army against the British East India Company in the mutiny of 1857. From Queen Elizabeth to Queen Victoria, two-and- a half-centuries of East India Company rule will be reversed by its attempt to crush India’s Warrior Queen. Lakshmibai is known as one of the most prominent figures within the independence movement of India. The passion to free her province from colonial rule led this young woman to become one of the greatest generals of the Indian army, and to go down in history for her bravery, strategic acumen, and as a force to reckon with by the East India Company and the British Raj. The Warrior Queen of Jhansi is the story of the woman who lived and fought for the freedom of her people.

How it feels

Earnest, tense, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Freedom, war, colonialism, power

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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