Night of the Kings
La Nuit des rois
“A film about resistance and the power of words in the face of violence.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Night of the Kings - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-29
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Koné Bakary
Roman
Steve Tientcheu
Barbe Noire (Blackbeard)
Digbeu Jean Cyrille
Demi-Fou (Half-Mad)
Rasmané Ouédraogo
Soni
Issaka Sawadogo
Nivaquine
Denis Lavant
Silence
Abdoul Karim Konaté
Lass
Macel Anzian
Lame de Rasoir (Razor Blade)
Gbazi Yves Landry
Sexy
Umar Aïcha Lola
Albino Woman
Marie-Josée Néné
Hélène
Stéphane Sebime
Koby
Narcisse Afeli
Soldat de la Reine
Simon Rieber
Christopher
Laëtitia Ky
The Queen
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 26, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 5, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 18, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Lacôte
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Lacôte
- Original Score
- Olivier Alary
- Original Title
- La Nuit des rois
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Cote D'Ivoire, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Banshee Films, Peripheria Productions, Wassakara Productions, Canal+ International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Lacôte
Philippe Lacôte
Olivier Alary
Tobie Marier Robitaille
Aube Foglia
David Oyelowo, Delphine Jaquet, Ernest Konan, Yanick Létourneau, Yoro Mbaye
Department Leadership Roster
Olivier Alary
Original Music Composer
Philippe Lacôte
Director
Aube Foglia
Editor
Samuel Teisseire
Production Design
Tobie Marier Robitaille
Director of Photography
Delphine Jaquet
Producer
Ernest Konan
Producer
Yanick Létourneau
Producer
Yoro Mbaye
Producer
Philippe Lacôte
Screenplay
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night of the Kings
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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.
Who stars in Night of the Kings?
The principal cast of Night of the Kings includes Koné Bakary, Steve Tientcheu, Digbeu Jean Cyrille, Rasmané Ouédraogo, Issaka Sawadogo.
When was Night of the Kings released and how long is it?
Night of the Kings was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Night of the Kings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night of the Kings was composed by Olivier Alary.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night of the Kings?
Night of the Kings holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).