Night of the Kings

Director:
Philippe Lacôte

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.

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Director:
Philippe Lacôte
Cast:
Koné Bakary
Steve Tientcheu
Rasmane Ouedraogo
Country:
France
Running time:
1h:33m
Section:
TIFF Edition:
2021