Death and the King's Horseman
2023 · 153 min · Drama, History
The Greater the Honour, the Deeper the Shame
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.
- Director
- Tawiah Ben M'Carthy
- Writer
- Wole Soyinka
- Released
- February 9, 2023
- Language
- English
Cast
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