Death and the King's Horseman
The Greater the Honour, the Deeper the Shame
2023-02-09 | 153 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Anthony SantiagoElesin
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Amaka UmehPraise-Singer
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Graham AbbeySimon Pilkings
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Kwaku Adu-PokuOlunde
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Akosua Amo-AdemIyaloja
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Maev BeatyJane Pilkings
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Josue LaboucaneThe Prince
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Bola AiyeolaAdedoja
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Déjah Dixon-GreenApinke
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Matthew KabweConstable
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Kevin KruchkywichThe Resident
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Tyrone SavageAide-de-camp
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