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A film about resistance and the power of words in the face of violence. - Night of the Kings
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Title: Night of the Kings

Release Date: 26 Feb 2021

Runtime: 1h 33m

Genre: Drama

Director: Banshee Films, Peripheria Productions, Wassakara Productions, Canal+ International

Production Companies: Banshee Films, Peripheria Productions, Wassakara Productions, Canal+ International

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.713 (75 votes)

Cast

  • Roman: Koné Bakary
  • Barbe Noire (Blackbeard): Steve Tientcheu
  • Demi-Fou (Half-Mad): Digbeu Jean Cyrille
  • Soni: Rasmané Ouédraogo
  • Nivaquine: Issaka Sawadogo
  • Silence: Denis Lavant
  • Lass: Abdoul Karim Konaté
  • Lame de Rasoir (Razor Blade): Macel Anzian
  • Sexy: Gbazi Yves Landry
  • Albino Woman: Umar Aïcha Lola
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