Movie

Adesuwa

2012 · 124 min

A sweeping historical drama with royal intrigue and emotional stakes, visually rich but narratively straightforward.

Overview: In 1752, conflict breaks out when the beautiful Princess Adesuwa, betrothed to the king and ruler of the Benin Empire, is abducted.
How it feels: Earnest, romantic, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, betrayal, love, family
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
betrayal
love
family
justice
Places: single country house
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild