Night of the Kings

"A film about resistance and the power of words in the face of violence."

2021 1h 33m FR

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 89

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Synopsis

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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.

“A film about resistance and the power of words in the face of violence.”

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Cast

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)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Philippe Lacôte
Writers: Philippe Lacôte
Languages: French
Countries: Canada, Cote D'Ivoire, France

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Canada, Cote D'Ivoire, France.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Philippe Lacôte, shot by Tobie Marier Robitaille. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Olivier Alary. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Aube Foglia shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Koné Bakary and Steve Tientcheu and Digbeu Jean Cyrille carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A film about resistance and the power of words in the face of violence.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8132778 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Philippe Lacôte directs. Tobie Marier Robitaille behind the camera. Olivier Alary scores. Aube Foglia cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, Cote D'Ivoire, France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 5 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: Canada, Cote D'Ivoire, France.
3Directed by Philippe Lacôte, shot by Tobie Marier Robitaille. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Olivier Alary. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Aube Foglia shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Koné Bakary and Steve Tientcheu and Digbeu Jean Cyrille carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "A film about resistance and the power of words in the face of violence.".
8IMDB entry: tt8132778 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 89 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.