Death and the King's Horseman (2023)

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.

Released Feb. 9, 2023 153 min None+

Genres: Drama, History

Keywords: mdblist.has-trailer

Watch Providers: Tubi TV, Kanopy, Fawesome

Production Companies: Stratford Shakespeare Festival

Country: United States
Languages: English

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