Death and the King's Horseman (2023)

In British-occupied Nigeria, a Yoruba king, the Alafin, has died, and it is the duty of his horseman, Elesin, to accompany him into the afterlife. While lustily enjoying the pleasures of this world, Elesin proudly anticipates his transition to the next – but the sacred ritual is interrupted, resulting in unforeseen tragedy. Inspired by a real-life incident, this masterpiece from Nobel Prize winner Soyinka celebrates a community striving to uphold its culture in the face of colonial power.

Directing:
  • Tawiah M'Carthy

Writing:
  • Wole Soyinka

Stars:
Release Date: 2023-02-09
  • Language: en
  • Runtime: 153
Amaka Umeh
Amaka Umeh
Praise-Singer
Anthony Santiago
Anthony Santi...
Elesin
Graham Abbey
Graham Abbey
Simon Pilkings
Kwaku Adu-Poku
Kwaku Adu-Pok...
Olunde
Akosua Amo-Adem
Akosua Amo-Ad...
Iyaloja
Maev Beaty
Maev Beaty
Jane Pilkings
Josue Laboucane
Josue Labouca...
The Prince
Bola Aiyeola
Bola Aiyeola
Adedoja
Déjah Dixon-Green
Déjah Dixon-G...
Apinke
Matthew Kabwe
Matthew Kabwe
Constable
Kevin Kruchkywich
Kevin Kruchky...
The Resident
Tyrone Savage
Tyrone Savage
Aide-de-camp
Norman Yeung
Norman Yeung
Constable
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