Death and the King's Horseman (2023)
The Greater the Honour, the Deeper the Shame
2023 · 2h 33m · Drama, History
Genres: Drama, History
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,…
Director: Tawiah M'Carthy
Writers: Wole Soyinka
Cinematography: Aaron Hucker
Cast
Anthony Santiago as ElesinAmaka Umeh as Praise-SingerGraham Abbey as Simon PilkingsKwaku Adu-Poku as OlundeAkosua Amo-Adem as IyalojaMaev Beaty as Jane PilkingsJosue Laboucane as The PrincePulga Muchochoma as Joseph/DrummerNgabo Nabea as Sergeant AmusaBola Aiyeola as AdedojaCelia Aloma as OlabisiIsi Bhakhomen as OmosalewaMore like this
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