Saoirse Ronan has said that shooting the film "Blitz," which takes place in war-torn Britain in the 1940s, felt "incredibly relevant" against the backdrop of conflicts around the world. The Irish actor leads the cast of the new Steve McQueen film,

McQueen, famed for his film '12 Years a Slave,' ushered in the world premiere of 'Blitz' Wednesday night on London's Southbank, where the star-studded cast graced the red carpet.

Steve McQueen and Saoirse Ronan told The Independent why their new film, Blitz, is especially important to be seen by audiences in light of current conflicts around the world. Premiering at London Film Festival’s opening gala on Wednesday (9 October),