Night of the Kings

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.

• Release date
• February 26, 2021
• Runtime
• 93 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Philippe Lacôte

Cast

K

Koné Bakary Roman Steve Tientcheu Barbe Noire (Blackbeard)

D

Digbeu Jean Cyrille Demi-Fou (Half-Mad) Rasmané Ouédraogo Soni Issaka Sawadogo Nivaquine Denis Lavant Silence

A

Abdoul Karim Konaté Lass

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Macel Anzian Lame de Rasoir (Razor Blade)