We are in conversation with the director of NIGHT OF THE KINGS- PHILIPPE LACOTE; Night of the kings was the top 15 very competitive film running for the Oscar 2021. Philippe Lacote's both the films RUN AND NIGHT OF THE KINGS were submitted from IVORY COAST for the Oscars. We ask: 1) Competing for the Oscars. 2) Cinema in Ivory coast and Africa 3) Working on his stories/ themes and ideas. 4) What is Cinema to him? 5) I don't build a story- I wait for the story. 6) One of the most difficult things he faces in every film. 7) Being a writer and a director- what is the separation? 8) Finding the sudience 9) African filmmakers- Mati Diop and more... Enjoy the conversation. A Small Note: The last year or more has been a tough one for all of us. And the second wave of COVID-19 has been much worse. To help those affected by the pandemic in India, the podcasting community has come together under the #PodForChange banner to raise funds through an exclusive NGO partner, Give India. Join Ep.Log and #PODFORCHANGE as we look to make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by COVID19. Please visit the link: tinyurl.com/PodForChangeIndia. Remember, someone really needs the help.   The Artists is a self-funded podcast, if the information and has helped you consider supporting us. Consider supporting us with the amount you choose that can help us in our basic operations! Email id: [email protected]/  You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at [email protected]   Image credits: © La Biennale di Venezia/Foto ASAC/Andrea Avezzù Intro Music: "Hard Boiled" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music: Shades of Spring by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4342-shades-of-spring License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.