Night of the Kings (2021)
A film about resistance and the power of words in the face of violence.
2021 · 1h 33m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Philippe Lacôte
Writers: Philippe Lacôte
Music by: Olivier Alary
Cinematography: Tobie Marier Robitaille
Editor: Aube Foglia
Rated 6.6/10 by 88 viewers
Cast
Koné Bakary as RomanSteve Tientcheu as Barbe Noire (Blackbeard)Digbeu Jean Cyrille as Demi-Fou (Half-Mad)Rasmané Ouédraogo as SoniIssaka Sawadogo as NivaquineDenis Lavant as SilenceAbdoul Karim Konaté as LassMacel Anzian as Lame de Rasoir (Razor Blade)Gbazi Yves Landry as SexyUmar Aïcha Lola as Albino WomanMarie-Josée Néné as HélèneStéphane Sebime as KobyMore like this
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