A troop of all-female warriors who possess abilities and ferocity unmatched by anything ever seen in the history of the world defend the African kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s. Gen. Nanisca prepares the upcoming recruits to battle against a foreign foe who is out to destroy their way of life in response to a new threat.

Released on: September 16, 2022 (USA)

Gina Prince-Bythewood is the director.

Sony Pictures is the distributor. Budget for Publication: $50 million

Terence Blanchard composed the music

Produced by: Viola Davis, Julius Tennon, Maria Bello, Cathy Schulman

The Valley of a Thousand Hills, according to Bonnie Sithebe, is the tale of a young woman from a conservative town who must decide whether to sacrifice her life for genuine love or live a lie to be the ideal Zulu daughter. Nosipho is hiding something. With a controlling father who has preselected a possible partner for her, she is a loving daughter who is held up as an example in her society. But a woman is her true soul mate and only true love.

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Cast Mandisa Vilakazi and Sibongokuhle Nkosi

Bonie Sithebe, the filmmaker

Philani Sithebe, a writer

Bonie Sithebe, the author Zulu

Country South Africa