Reviewers from Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic praised it as an "almost mythical" celebration of imagination that feels unlike contemporary cinema.
It was Côte d'Ivoire's official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards. Night of the Kings (2021)
The protagonist recounts the legend of a legendary outlaw named Zama King, blending history and myth through a performance that incorporates song, dance, and ritual. Release Date: February 26, 2021 (Digital/VOD). Director: Philippe Lacôte. Reviewers from Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic praised it
Bakary Koné, Steve Tientcheu, and Jean Cyrille Digbeu. Genre: Fantasy / Drama. Language: French / Dioula. Runtime: 1 hour 33 minutes. Reception and Awards and ritual. Release Date: February 26
Won the Amplify Voices award at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival .