Saworoide (1999)

When a usurper, Lapita, seizes the throne of Jogbo the scene is set for a film about the power struggles and corruption of a mythical African state tied up to the rituals of kingship – principally the beating of the Saworoide (or brass bell) drum. A homespun political parable emerges drawing interest by converting the typically unstable African political stereotypes into a fable complete with songs and a Greek Chorus that reflect upon the plot.

Released

1999-01-01

Genres

Drama

Runtime

103 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Tunde Kelani, Akinwumi Isola

TMDB rating

7.0/10 from 2 votes