Kirikou and the Sorceress (2000): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Kirikou and the Sorceress is a 2000 adventure fantasy film directed by Michel Ocelot and Raymond Burlet, starring William Nadylam, Isseu Niang and Robert Liensol. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes. Critics gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Directors
- Michel Ocelot and Raymond Burlet
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Albatros Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kirikou and the Sorceress About?
The premise of Kirikou and the Sorceress without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a small African village shrouded in darkness, a tiny but courageous young boy named Kirikou resolves to confront the powerful sorceress Karaba. She has cursed the village, and Kirikou bravely sets out on a dangerous journey to the mystical Forbidden Mountain. There, he hopes to find the Wise Man and uncover the secrets to breaking the sorceress's hold and restoring peace and prosperity to his people.
Kirikou and the Sorceress Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- african
- folktale
- african protagonist
- traditional animation
- french animation
- evil
- warthog
- village
- sorceress
- warrior
- africa
- cartoon nudity
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- animated nudity
- witch
- handsome man
- family relationships
- underground
- uncle
- precocious child
- perseverance
- mother son relationship
- curse
- sorcery
- magic
- fetish
- fetishism
- animate statue
- animal human communication
- african tribe
- african dance
- character name in title
Kirikou and the Sorceress Cast
William Nadylam leads the cast, with Isseu Niang and Robert Liensol. Directed by Michel Ocelot and Raymond Burlet; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Michel Ocelot - Co-director Raymond Burlet
Also Starring in Kirikou and the Sorceress
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More films directed by Michel Ocelot and Raymond Burlet, best-rated first: Kirikou and the Wild Beasts, Tales of the Night, Dilili in Paris and The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess.
Kirikou and the Sorceress Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Kirikou and the Sorceress 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 96% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 87%
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
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Kirikou and the Sorceress Plot Summary
What happens in Kirikou and the Sorceress from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a quaint West African village, a remarkable boy named Kirikou is born, exhibiting extraordinary abilities as he can speak before entering the world and walks the moment he is born. Upon learning from his mother about the malevolent sorceress, Karaba, who has caused their spring to dry up and has devoured all the village’s men except for one, Kirikou takes it upon himself to join his last remaining warrior uncle in a bold mission to confront her.
Full summary
The whole story of Kirikou and the Sorceress, scene by scene
Kirikou and the Sorceress Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Kirikou and the Sorceress.
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Kirikou and the Sorceress FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Kirikou and the Sorceress, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kirikou and the Sorceress?
Kirikou and the Sorceress runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was Kirikou and the Sorceress released?
Kirikou and the Sorceress was released on October 27, 2000.
Who directed Kirikou and the Sorceress?
Kirikou and the Sorceress was directed by Michel Ocelot and Raymond Burlet.
More films by Michel Ocelot Who is in the cast of Kirikou and the Sorceress?
Kirikou and the Sorceress stars William Nadylam, Isseu Niang and Robert Liensol, among 10 credited actors.
How is Kirikou and the Sorceress rated?
Kirikou and the Sorceress has 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic.
Does Kirikou and the Sorceress have a post-credit scene?
No. Kirikou and the Sorceress has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kirikou and the Sorceress in?
The original language of Kirikou and the Sorceress is French.
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