Death and the King's Horseman(2023)

Name: Death and the King's Horseman
Genre: History, Drama
Released: 2023-02-09
Duration: 153 min
Rating: 10
Cast: Anthony Santiago, Amaka Umeh, Graham Abbey, Kwaku Adu-Poku, Akosua Amo-Adem

The Greater the Honour, the Deeper the Shame

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2h 33m

February 9, 2023

History Drama

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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, resulting in unforeseen tragedy. Inspired by a real-life incident, this masterpiece from Nobel Prize winner Soyinka celebrates a community striving to uphold its culture in the face of colonial power.

Regisseur: Tawiah M'Carthy

Drehbuchautor: Wole Soyinka