The read
It runs long at 2h 33m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
TMDB10/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Tawiah M'CarthyDirector
- Wole SoyinkaWriter
Cast
- Anthony SantiagoElesin
- Amaka UmehPraise-Singer
- Graham AbbeySimon Pilkings
- Kwaku Adu-PokuOlunde
- Akosua Amo-AdemIyaloja
- Maev BeatyJane Pilkings
- Josue LaboucaneThe Prince
- Pulga MuchochomaJoseph/Drummer
- Ngabo NabeaSergeant Amusa
- Bola AiyeolaAdedoja
- Celia AlomaOlabisi
- Isi BhakhomenOmosalewa