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Death and the King's Horseman

The Greater the Honour, the Deeper the Shame

10.0(1)20232h 33m1

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.

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    • Digital / OTT9 Feb 2023

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Death and the King's Horseman was released on 9 February 2023.

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