Basic Info
Release: February 09, 2023
Runtime: 153 min
Rating: ⭐ 10.0/10 (1 votes)
Status: Released
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Death and the King's Horseman Trailer | Stratford Festival 2022 (YouTube)
Death and the King's Horseman
2023
153 min
⭐ 10.0/10
1 votes
Overview
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.
Genres
Drama
History
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Cast
Anthony Santiago
Elesin
Amaka Umeh
Praise-Singer
Graham Abbey
Simon Pilkings
Kwaku Adu-Poku
Olunde
Akosua Amo-Adem
Iyaloja
Maev Beaty
Jane Pilkings
Josue Laboucane
The Prince
Pulga Muchochoma
Joseph/Drummer
Ngabo Nabea
Sergeant Amusa
Bola Aiyeola
Adedoja
Celia Aloma
Olabisi
Isi Bhakhomen
Omosalewa
Crew
Tawiah M'Carthy
Director
Wole Soyinka
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