Night of the Kings

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.

Tagline

“A film about resistance and the power of words in the face of violence.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Philippe Lacôte

Original Language

FR

What is Night of the Kings 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 story last until dawn.

Who directed Night of the Kings?

Night of the Kings was directed by Philippe Lacôte.

When was Night of the Kings released?

Night of the Kings was released on February 26, 2021.

How long is Night of the Kings?

Night of the Kings has a runtime of 1h 33m.

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