The Warrior Queen of Jhansi

"Based on a true story, Rani Lakshmibai (Devika Bhise) finds herself crowned the next Queen of Jhansi amidst the backdrop of the British East India Company's tightening control of India for resources. Outraged at the British treatment of her subjects, Lakshmibai musters her armies to enact a large-scale revolt against British rule in 1857, determined to overthrow Western control over her people once and for all. Directed by Swati Bhise, co-starring Jodhi May, Derek Jacobi, and Rupert Everett. "