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Night of the Kings

1520211h 33mPhilippe Lacôte
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 82

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"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.

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What is Night of the Kings (2021) about?

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…

Who stars in Night of the Kings?

Night of the Kings stars Koné Bakary (Roman), Steve Tientcheu (Barbe Noire (Blackbeard)), Digbeu Jean Cyrille (Demi-Fou (Half-Mad)), Rasmané Ouédraogo (Soni), Issaka Sawadogo (Nivaquine). The film was directed by Philippe Lacôte.

How long is Night of the Kings?

Night of the Kings has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2021. It is rated 15.

Is Night of the Kings worth watching?

Night of the Kings holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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