Release Date

09 Feb, 2023

Runtime

02:33: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

Death and the King's Horseman

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Actors

Anthony Santiago

Amaka Umeh

Graham Abbey

Kwaku Adu-Poku

Akosua Amo-Adem

Maev Beaty

Josue Laboucane

Pulga Muchochoma

Ngabo Nabea

Bola Aiyeola

Celia Aloma

Isi Bhakhomen

Déjah Dixon-Green

Ijeoma Emesowum

Rachel Jones

Matthew Kabwe

Kevin Kruchkywich

Andrea Rankin

Tyrone Savage

Espoir Segbeaya

Norman Yeung

Crew

Tawiah M'Carthy

Wole Soyinka

Mũkonzi Mũsyoki

Adékúnlé Olórundáre

Aaron Hucker