Night Of The Kings (2021) «Fast · 2024»

Bakary Koné, Steve Tientcheu, and Jean Cyrille Digbeu. Genre: Fantasy / Drama. Language: French / Dioula. Runtime: 1 hour 33 minutes. Reception and Awards

(French: La Nuit des rois ) is a 2020 fantasy drama film that saw its wide release in 2021. Written and directed by Ivorian filmmaker Philippe Lacôte, the film is a vibrant exploration of the power of storytelling set within the confines of a notorious prison. Plot Summary Night of the Kings (2021)

Reviewers from Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic praised it as an "almost mythical" celebration of imagination that feels unlike contemporary cinema. Bakary Koné, Steve Tientcheu, and Jean Cyrille Digbeu

Won the Amplify Voices award at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival . Runtime: 1 hour 33 minutes

The protagonist recounts the legend of a legendary outlaw named Zama King, blending history and myth through a performance that incorporates song, dance, and ritual. Release Date: February 26, 2021 (Digital/VOD). Director: Philippe Lacôte.

It was Côte d'Ivoire's official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards.