Death and the King's Horseman
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.
Year: 2023
Studio: Stratford Festival
Director: Tawiah M'Carthy
Cast: Anthony Santiago, Amaka Umeh, Graham Abbey, Kwaku Adu-Poku, Akosua Amo-Adem, Maev Beaty
Crew: Tawiah M'Carthy (Director), Wole Soyinka (Writer), Mũkonzi Mũsyoki (Assistant Director), Adékúnlé Olórundáre (Music Director), Aaron Hucker (Director of Photography)
Runtime: 153 minutes
Release: Feb 09, 2023
IMDb: 10.00/10 by 1 users
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