War Paint – Women At War (2025)

Director Margy Kinmonth, who also directed the acclaimed Eric Ravilious – Drawn To War, brings us a new feature documentary that shines a light on the trailblazing role of women war artists.

Focusing 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…

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.

“Compelling”

Financial Times

“Fascinating… well worth a watch”

Woman’s Hour, BBC Radio 4