"A United Kingdom," an upcoming movie starring DavidOyelowo of "Selma" and Rosamund Pike of "Gone Girl" is one of the films to watch out for next year. Aside from invaluable knowledge that one can attain from watching a historical drama, this movie also gives a fresh look on how interracial marriages work. "A United Kingdom" was recently featured in a film festival" and quickly became a critic's favourite.
The official trailer for "A United Kingdom" was first shown in "Toronto International Film Festival" as reported by Screen Crush and earned praises from critics. This story documents the real-life romance of Seretse Khama, the King of Botswana (then Bechuanaland) during the forties and a British lady, Ruth Williams.
As their love story happened at a time when intercultural marriages are not yet widely accepted, the couple had to cope with judgment and hatred from others just to be together. Their union which eventually led to marriage soon became a struggle between two classes - the British government and the people of Botswana.
#AUnitedKingdom is one of @EsquireUK’s ‘most stylish films of the year’ - read more to see how to recreate David Oyelowo’s classic 40s look https://t.co/IdgNftv56S
— A United Kingdom (@AUnitedKingdom) December 7, 2016
A good love story is always a must-see although some may think that this classic genre is likely to present predictable plots. "A United Kingdom" offers much more than that as this love story between an English lady and an African guy is said to be a touching and rewarding film to watch as posted in Telegraph. The same article points out the excellent way the creators showed the couple's deep love for each other while the people around them try to break them apart.
"A United Kingdom" also stars Tom Felton, Vusi Kenene, Jack Davenport, and Terry Pheto. The director is Amma Asante.
The film "A United Kingdom" will hit the cinemas on Feb. 17, 2017, a week after the launch of "Fifty Shades Darker" starring Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson. So it looks like the second month of 2017 will fill viewers with untypical love stories.
