Night Of The Kings (2021) May 2026

It was Côte d'Ivoire's official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards.

Reviewers from Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic praised it as an "almost mythical" celebration of imagination that feels unlike contemporary cinema. Night of the Kings (2021)

Bakary Koné, Steve Tientcheu, and Jean Cyrille Digbeu. Genre: Fantasy / Drama. Language: French / Dioula. Runtime: 1 hour 33 minutes. Reception and Awards It was Côte d'Ivoire's official submission for Best

(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 Genre: Fantasy / Drama

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.