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.
Director: Tawiah M'Carthy
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Anthony Santiago as Elesin |
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Amaka Umeh as Praise-Singer |
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Graham Abbey as Simon Pilkings |
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Kwaku Adu-Poku as Olunde |
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Akosua Amo-Adem as Iyaloja |
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Maev Beaty as Jane Pilkings |
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Josue Laboucane as The Prince |
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Pulga Muchochoma as Joseph/Drummer |
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Ngabo Nabea as Sergeant Amusa |
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Bola Aiyeola as Adedoja |
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Celia Aloma as Olabisi |
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Isi Bhakhomen as Omosalewa |
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Déjah Dixon-Green as Apinke |
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Ijeoma Emesowum as Ariyike |
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Rachel Jones as Companion to the Resident |
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Matthew Kabwe as Constable |
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Kevin Kruchkywich as The Resident |
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Andrea Rankin as Companion to the Prince |
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Tyrone Savage as Aide-de-camp |
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Espoir Segbeaya as Wuraola |
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Norman Yeung as Constable |
| Directing | Tawiah M'Carthy | Director |
| Writing | Wole Soyinka | Writer |
| Directing | Mũkonzi Mũsyoki | Assistant Director |
| Sound | Adékúnlé Olórundáre | Music Director |
| Camera | Aaron Hucker | Director of Photography |
