The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments. In 1947, Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana meets Ruth, a white London office worker. The attraction is immediate . He was an Oxford-educated African king, while she was a white Englishwoman working as a clerk at Lloyd's of London. Now their 1948 marriage, which caused scandal in Apartheid-stricken South Africa and the British protectorate of Bechuanaland (later Botswana).
An attractive and brooding look at a historical love story resulting in troubled consequenquences . Rosemund Pike and David Oyelowo star in this romantic drama based on the true story of Botswana Prince Seretse Khama (black) and London office worker Ruth Williams (white), whose marriage defied 1940s social conventions and sparked the rejection of the British and South African governments. Despite Apartheid and a great empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world. A stunning period drama starring Britain's David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike. Oyelowo plays splendidly Seretse Khama, who in 1965 became independent Botswana's first president. He was also kgosi (king) of the Bamangwato people, having been crowned at the age of four in 1925. It also features good performances by Jack Davenport, Tom Felton, Laura Carmichael, and Terry Pheto who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 2011 British Independent Film Awards. And Jessica Oyelowo as Lady Lilly Canning, she's real wife David Oyelowo with whom has four children.
It displays a sensitive and evocative musical score by Patrick Doyle. As well as colorful and brilliant cinematography by Sam McCurdy . The interesting script is based on the book : ¨The Color Bar : The triumph of Seretse Khama and his nation¨ by Susan Williams. The motion picture was well directed by Amma Asante . She's a good actress and filmmakee , especially known for Belle (2013), Mrs. America (2020) y Where Hands Touch (2018). Rating : Above average . Well worth seeing . The flick will appeal to Rosemund Pike and David Oyelowo fans.
An attractive and brooding look at a historical love story resulting in troubled consequenquences . Rosemund Pike and David Oyelowo star in this romantic drama based on the true story of Botswana Prince Seretse Khama (black) and London office worker Ruth Williams (white), whose marriage defied 1940s social conventions and sparked the rejection of the British and South African governments. Despite Apartheid and a great empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world. A stunning period drama starring Britain's David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike. Oyelowo plays splendidly Seretse Khama, who in 1965 became independent Botswana's first president. He was also kgosi (king) of the Bamangwato people, having been crowned at the age of four in 1925. It also features good performances by Jack Davenport, Tom Felton, Laura Carmichael, and Terry Pheto who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 2011 British Independent Film Awards. And Jessica Oyelowo as Lady Lilly Canning, she's real wife David Oyelowo with whom has four children.
It displays a sensitive and evocative musical score by Patrick Doyle. As well as colorful and brilliant cinematography by Sam McCurdy . The interesting script is based on the book : ¨The Color Bar : The triumph of Seretse Khama and his nation¨ by Susan Williams. The motion picture was well directed by Amma Asante . She's a good actress and filmmakee , especially known for Belle (2013), Mrs. America (2020) y Where Hands Touch (2018). Rating : Above average . Well worth seeing . The flick will appeal to Rosemund Pike and David Oyelowo fans.