Night Of The Kings (2021) Access

(French: La Nuit des rois ) is a 2020 fantasy drama film that saw its wide release in 2021. Written and directed by Ivorian filmmaker Philippe Lacôte, the film is a vibrant exploration of the power of storytelling set within the confines of a notorious prison. Plot Summary

Won the Amplify Voices award at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival . Night of the Kings (2021)

It was Côte d'Ivoire's official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards. (French: La Nuit des rois ) is a

The story follows a young man who is sent to , an Ivorian prison ruled by its inmates rather than guards. Upon his arrival, the prison's leader, known as the "Boss," designates him the new "Roman" during the rising of a red moon. Under the threat of death, he is tasked with telling a story to the other prisoners that must last the entire night. It was Côte d'Ivoire's official submission for Best

Bakary Koné, Steve Tientcheu, and Jean Cyrille Digbeu. Genre: Fantasy / Drama. Language: French / Dioula. Runtime: 1 hour 33 minutes. Reception and Awards

The film was highly acclaimed for its unique narrative structure and cinematography: