Ivory Coast’s official Oscar submission is shortlisted for the prize. It’s an update of Scheherazade in which a new arrival at a massive prison must spin an absorbing tale, lasting until dawn, to avoid being killed by his fellow inmates.
France/Ivory Coast/Canada/Senegal | 2020 | Philippe Lacôte
Ivory Coast’s official submission for this year’s Oscar for Best Int’l Feature Film is one of the 15 movies shortlisted for the prize. It’s a West African update of Scheherazade in which a new arrival at a massive Ivorian prison must spin an absorbing tale, lasting until dawn, to avoid being killed by his fellow inmates. Channeling his griot aunt, the young pickpocket-turned-fantasist weaves a spellbinding account of a legendary outlaw. The epic story soon takes on a life of its own. “An entrancingly fun time at the movies.” –AV Club. With Denis Lavant. Subtitles. 93 min.
Night of the Kings, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 3/12 thru at least 3/25 via the link below. Doing so supports the Cinematheque. Screening fee is $5.99 and you have 72 hours to watch it.
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Night of the Kings, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 3/12 thru at least 3/25 via the link below. Doing so supports the Cinematheque. Screening fee is $5.99 and you have 72 hours to watch it.
2021/03/12 - 2021/03/25
Online/Virtual Space