A United Kingdom

2016 • 110 minutes

À propos de ce film

An epic love story based on extraordinary true events. In 1947, Seretse Khama the 26 year old King of Botswana, fell in love with Ruth Williams a 26 year old London office worker. Their marriage was opposed by their families and also by the British and South African governments. Seretse and Ruth defied family, apartheid and Empire, their love triumphed over all obstacle and in so doing they transformed Africa’s poorest country to one of its most peaceful and prosperous.

Notes et avis

Very interesting tale of politics and power and colonial shame. I agree there are some predictable/ hackneyed scenes but nonetheless a very enjoyable biopic, and powerfully acted.

Excellent if not outstanding performances from the leads and some great performances from the supporting cast. Great scenery sometimes a little twee and predicable in places. Would I have enjoyed it as much if I had not known it was a true story. Possibly not. But I would have still given it 4 stars. Highly recommended

Shocking how people treat each other,good always wins through in the end!