Death and the King's Horseman
Death and the King's Horseman
Release: 2023-02-09
·Runtime: 153m
·★ 10.0
Drama
History
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.
Production Companies
Stratford Festival
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Akosua Amo-Adem
as Iyaloja
Tyrone Savage
as Aide-de-camp
Norman Yeung
as Constable
Kwaku Adu-Poku
as Olunde
Bola Aiyeola
as Adedoja
Matthew Kabwe
as Constable
Kevin Kruchkywich
as The Resident
Graham Abbey
as Simon Pilkings
Déjah Dixon-Green
as Apinke
Anthony Santiago
as Elesin
Amaka Umeh
as Praise-Singer
Maev Beaty
as Jane Pilkings
Josue Laboucane
as The Prince
