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Night of the Kings (2021)

Film · 2021 · 93 min · Drama

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.

Directed by Philippe Lacôte

Starring Koné Bakary, Steve Tientcheu, Digbeu Jean Cyrille, Rasmané Ouédraogo, Issaka Sawadogo, Denis Lavant, Abdoul Karim Konaté, Macel Anzian

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Release dates in the United States

In cinemas26 February 2021
Digital release5 March 2021
Physical releaseNot listed
First release anywhere26 February 2021

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