
Death and the King's Horseman
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2023-02-09 • 2h 33m
The Greater the Honour, the Deeper the Shame
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.
- Directors
- Tawiah M'Carthy
- Writters
- Wole Soyinka

Death and the King's Horseman
Visit website2023-02-09 • 2h 33m
10/10 • 1
The Greater the Honour, the Deeper the Shame
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.
- Directors
- Tawiah M'Carthy
- Writters
- Wole Soyinka
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsAnthony Santiago
Elesin
Amaka Umeh
Praise-Singer
Graham Abbey
Simon Pilkings
Kwaku Adu-Poku
Olunde
Akosua Amo-Adem
Iyaloja
Maev Beaty
Jane Pilkings
Josue Laboucane
The Prince
Pulga Muchochoma
Joseph/Drummer
Ngabo Nabea
Sergeant Amusa
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