Night of the Kings

1h 33m · 2021 · Directed by Philippe Lacôte · 3.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

Night of the Kings (2021) runs 1h 33m, directed by Philippe Lacôte. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

A young man is sent to "La Maca," a prison in the middle of the Ivorian forest ruled by its inmates. As tradition goes with the rising of the red moon, he is designated by the Boss to be the new "Roman" and must tell a story to the other prisoners. Learning what fate awaits him, he begins to narrate the mystical life of the legendary outlaw named "Zama King" and has no choice but to make his story last until dawn.

Genres: Drama

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.