Night Of The Kings (2021) May 2026

It was Côte d'Ivoire's official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards.

The story follows a young man who is sent to , an Ivorian prison ruled by its inmates rather than guards. Upon his arrival, the prison's leader, known as the "Boss," designates him the new "Roman" during the rising of a red moon. Under the threat of death, he is tasked with telling a story to the other prisoners that must last the entire night. Night of the Kings (2021)

The film was highly acclaimed for its unique narrative structure and cinematography: It was Côte d'Ivoire's official submission for Best