Death and the King's Horseman (2023)

The Greater the Honour, the Deeper the Shame

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In British-occupied Nigeria, a Yoruba king, the Alafin, has died, and it is the duty of his horseman, Elesin, to accompany him into the afterlife. While lustily enjoying the pleasures of this world, Elesin proudly anticipates his transition to the next – but the sacred ritual is interrupted, resulting in unforeseen tragedy. Inspired by a real-life incident, this masterpiece from Nobel Prize winner Soyinka celebrates a community striving to uphold its culture in the face of colonial power.

Director: Tawiah M'Carthy
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 153 min
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Cinematography: Aaron Hucker
Production: Stratford Festival
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Death and the King's Horseman about?
In British-occupied Nigeria, a Yoruba king, the Alafin, has died, and it is the duty of his horseman, Elesin, to accompany him into the afterlife. While lustily enjoying the pleasures of this world, Elesin proudly anticipates his transition to the next – but the sacred ritual is interrupted, resulting in unforeseen tragedy. Inspired by a real-life incident, this masterpiece from Nobel Prize winner Soyinka celebrates a community striving to uphold its culture in the face of colonial power.
Who directed Death and the King's Horseman?
Death and the King's Horseman was directed by Tawiah M'Carthy.
Who stars in Death and the King's Horseman?
Death and the King's Horseman stars Anthony Santiago, Amaka Umeh, Graham Abbey, Kwaku Adu-Poku, Akosua Amo-Adem, Maev Beaty.
How long is Death and the King's Horseman?
Death and the King's Horseman has a runtime of 2h 33m (153 minutes).
What genre is Death and the King's Horseman?
Death and the King's Horseman is a Drama, History film.