Death and the King's Horseman (2023)
02/09/2023 (EN) • 2h 33m
The Greater the Honour, the Deeper the Shame
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.
Top Billed Cast
Elesin
Praise-Singer
Simon Pilkings
Olunde
Iyaloja
Jane Pilkings
The Prince
Joseph/Drummer
Sergeant Amusa
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