Night of the Kings(2021)
La Nuit des rois
A film about resistance and the power of words in the face of violence.
Night of the Kings Synopsis
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.
Night of the Kings (2021) is a drama film directed by Philippe Lacôte, released on February 26, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Koné Bakary, Steve Tientcheu, Digbeu Jean Cyrille and Rasmané Ouédraogo. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 89 ratings.
- Director:
- Philippe Lacôte
- Writers:
- Philippe Lacôte
- Producers:
- Delphine Jaquet, Yanick Létourneau, Ernest Konan
- Cinematographer:
- Tobie Marier Robitaille
- Composer:
- Olivier Alary
- Production:
- Banshee Films, Peripheria Productions, Wassakara Productions, Canal+ International
- Status:
- Released
Night of the Kings (2021) Trailer
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Night of the Kings Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Night of the Kings.
Night of the Kings - Official Trailer
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#BIFF2020 World Cinema - Night of the Kings / 월드 시네마 - 왕들의 그날 밤
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NIGHT OF THE KINGS Clip | TIFF 2020
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Night of the Kings Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Koné Bakary
Koné Bakary
as Roman
Steve Tientcheu
as Barbe Noire (Blackbeard)
- Digbeu Jean Cyrille
Digbeu Jean Cyrille
as Demi-Fou (Half-Mad)
Rasmané Ouédraogo
as Soni
Issaka Sawadogo
as Nivaquine
Denis Lavant
as Silence
- Abdoul Karim Konaté
Abdoul Karim Konaté
as Lass
- Macel Anzian
Macel Anzian
as Lame de Rasoir (Razor Blade)
- Gbazi Yves Landry
Gbazi Yves Landry
as Sexy
- Umar Aïcha Lola
Umar Aïcha Lola
as Albino Woman
- Marie-Josée Néné
Marie-Josée Néné
as Hélène
- Stéphane Sebime
Stéphane Sebime
as Koby
Key crew
Directed by Philippe Lacôte, written by Philippe Lacôte, produced by Delphine Jaquet, Yanick Létourneau and Ernest Konan.
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Night of the Kings Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 89 ratings.
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Night of the Kings – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Night of the Kings online?
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Night of the Kings (2021) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Night of the Kings?
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The main cast of Night of the Kings (2021) includes Koné Bakary, Steve Tientcheu, Digbeu Jean Cyrille, Rasmané Ouédraogo and Issaka Sawadogo. The film was directed by Philippe Lacôte. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Night of the Kings released?
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Night of the Kings was released on February 26, 2021 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Night of the Kings worth watching?
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Night of the Kings (2021) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 89 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Night of the Kings?
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Yes. The official Night of the Kings trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.