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War Paint – Women At War

UK 2025
Dir: Margy Kinmonth
English / 89m

In cinemas from 28 March 2025

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Margy Kinmonth’s feature documentary shines a light on the trailblazing role of women war artists, on the front lines round the world, championing the female perspective on conflict through art and asking: when it's life or death, what do women see that men don't?  Traditionally a male domain, war art by women has been largely unrecognised. Until now...

Culture breaks the taboo, crosses borders - tells the truth to power. Artists featured include Dame Rachel Whiteread, Zhanna Kadyrova, Maggi Hambling, Assil Diab, Dame Laura Knight, Marcelle Hanselaar, Cornelia Parker, Maya Lin, Shirin Neshat and Lee Miller. An entirely female cast of contributors makes this film a unique undertaking – telling vital truths in turbulent times.

War Paint – Women At War is the third instalment in Kinmonth’s trilogy of films about how artists depict war, following the acclaimed Eric Ravilious – Drawn To War and War Art with Eddie Redmayne.

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War Paint - Women At War will play in selected cinemas across the UK from 28 March (plus previews). Search below to find screenings near you.

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“Fascinating… well worth a watch”

— Woman’s Hour, BBC Radio 4

“Compelling”

— Financial Times

“Grim statistics read aloud by TV news anchors can only offer so much insight. But in War Paint, all of these extraordinary female artists are able to say something far more profound”

— Hyphen.

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