La nuit des rois

2020 [FRENCH]

Action / Drama / Fantasy

6
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 96% · 106 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 62%
IMDb Rating 6.5/10 10 3135 3.1K

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Plot summary

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.

Director

Philippe Lacôte Photo
Philippe Lacôte

Top cast

Rasmané Ouédraogo Photo
Rasmané Ouédraogo as Soni
Denis Lavant Photo
Denis Lavant as Silence
Steve Tientcheu Photo
Steve Tientcheu as Barbe Noire
Issaka Sawadogo Photo
Issaka Sawadogo as Nivaquine
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854.72 MB
1280*544
French 2.0
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24 fps
1 hr 33 min
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1.72 GB
1920*816
French 5.1
R
Subtitles us  
24 fps
1 hr 33 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by john s 7 / 10

BEDTIME STORY When survival means keeping a dangerous

BEDTIME STORY When survival means keeping a dangerous, unruly, and captive mob at bay with an overnight tall tale, it better be good. "Night of Kings" is a riveting, theatrical Ivory Coast prison film that eschews physical action in favour of a flowing, Shakespearian drama. Run by an aging overlord dubbed Blackbeard, this cramped world capsule on the verge of anarchy is a clever analogy of larger systems beyond these walls. Their ruler is in trouble, with his health failing he must hold off the warring factions hungry for power, and he chooses a fresh inmate to cast a spell of procrastination with a red moon story. His new "Roman" is tasked with enrapturing the heaving masses until the moon sets, a feat that will spare his life. Though based on fact, the story within the story about the revered Zama King, is enriched with magical fiction which serves to engage the itchy inmates who prove a tough but eager audience. The oral tradition of history is a fascinating one, and "Night of Kings" shows how an effective messenger can develop the plot for various means. As rival gangs scramble in their quest for power, velvety rich colours pierce the shadows of the MACA prison transforming the harsh institution into a vibrant stage. For one night at least. Will the messenger survive the night? What really happened to the Zama King? Who will seize power? Patience, patience. - hipCRANK
Reviewed by isla s 7 / 10

This is an intriguing story and it may

This is an intriguing story and it may make you think about the tribal cultures of people from the area. I thought it was fairly engrossing, seeing what happened, even if the chronology is jumped about a bit. Of course it is fairly grim, given the setting (in a prison) and everything. I liked the almost communal singing and the scenes depicting locals in their tribal costumes and the like. There's a local legend type feel to it in part. This is a film with a definite sense of threat looming throughout but that kept me watching, even though it isn't exactly the cheeriest watch, certainly. I thought its a good bit of world cinema, yes.
Reviewed by mr m 10 / 10

Really great film which is defintley of the

Really great film which is defintley of the magical realism genre, which I am a fan of anyway,
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