Night of the Kings (2021)
A film about resistance and the power of words in the face of violence.
A young man is sent to "La Maca," a prison in the middle of the Ivorian forest ruled by its inmates. As tradition goes with the rising of the red moon, he is designated by the Boss to be the new "Roman" and must tell a story to the other prisoners. Learning what fate awaits him, he begins to narrate the mystical life of the legendary outlaw named "Zama King" and has no choice but to make his story last until dawn.
Director: Philippe Lacôte
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: February 26, 2021
Cast
- Koné Bakary - Roman
- Steve Tientcheu - Barbe Noire (Blackbeard)
- Digbeu Jean Cyrille - Demi-Fou (Half-Mad)
- Rasmané Ouédraogo - Soni
- Issaka Sawadogo - Nivaquine
- Denis Lavant - Silence
- Abdoul Karim Konaté - Lass
- Macel Anzian - Lame de Rasoir (Razor Blade)
- Gbazi Yves Landry - Sexy
- Umar Aïcha Lola - Albino Woman
Screenplay
Music: Olivier Alary
Cinematography: Tobie Marier Robitaille
Editing: Aube Foglia
Production: Banshee Films, Peripheria Productions, Wassakara Productions, Canal+ International
Country: Canada, Cote D'Ivoire, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Night of the Kings about?
- A young man is sent to "La Maca," a prison in the middle of the Ivorian forest ruled by its inmates. As tradition goes with the rising of the red moon, he is designated by the Boss to be the new "Roman" and must tell a story to the other prisoners. Learning what fate awaits him, he begins to narrate the mystical life of the legendary outlaw named "Zama King" and has no choice but to make his story last until dawn.
- Who directed Night of the Kings?
- Night of the Kings was directed by Philippe Lacôte.
- Who stars in Night of the Kings?
- Night of the Kings stars Koné Bakary, Steve Tientcheu, Digbeu Jean Cyrille, Rasmané Ouédraogo, Issaka Sawadogo, Denis Lavant.
- How long is Night of the Kings?
- Night of the Kings has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Night of the Kings?
- Night of the Kings is a Drama film.
- Where was Night of the Kings produced?
- Night of the Kings was produced in Canada, Cote D'Ivoire, France.