

Night of the Kings
A film about resistance and the power of words in the face of violence.
Drama
Overview
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
2021-02-26
Runtime:
1h 33m
Director:
Philippe Lacôte
Writer:
Philippe Lacôte
Top 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

Marie-Josée Néné
Hélène

Stéphane Sebime
Koby
Official Videos

Night of the Kings - Official Trailer
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