Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Kirikou and the Sorceress is a 1998 animated family film directed by Michel Ocelot, starring William Nadylam as Kirikou jeune homme (voice), Doudou Gueye Thiaw and Rémi Bichet. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes and earned $281,179 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Michel Ocelot
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Les Armateurs
- 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.
Inspired by West African folklore, the film follows newborn Kirikou, a tiny yet determined boy who embarks on a daring quest to lift the curse cast by the fearsome sorceress Karaba. Using wit, courage, and compassion, he confronts the witch, uncovers the source of her darkness, and ultimately frees his village from drought and fear.
Kirikou and the Sorceress Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- african
- folktale
- african protagonist
- traditional animation
- french animation
- evil
- warthog
- hand drawn animation
- village
- sorceress
- warrior
- africa
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- cartoon nudity
- 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 & Characters
William Nadylam leads the cast as Kirikou jeune homme (voice), with Doudou Gueye Thiaw as Kirikou enfant (voice) and Rémi Bichet as Kirikou adulte. Directed by Michel Ocelot; 27 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michel Ocelot
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William Nadylam as Kirikou jeune homme (voice) -
Doudou Gueye Thiaw as Kirikou enfant (voice) - Rémi Bichet as Kirikou adulte
- Awa Sène Sarr as Karaba (voice)
Also Starring in Kirikou and the Sorceress
· 23 more- François Chicaïa L'homme du village
- N'Deyé Aïta N'Diaye La femme du village
- Maimouna N'Diaye La Mère (voice)
- Thilombo Lubambu L'Oncle (voice)
- Robert Liensol Le Sage dans la montagne (voice)
- Isseu Niang La femme maigre
- Michel Elias Voix, sons et bruitages des animaux
- Moustapha Diop Le fétiche sur le toit
- Sebastien Hebrant Kirikou jeune homme (voice)
- Marie Augustine Diatta La femme forte
- Tabata Ndiaye La femme âgée
- Selly Raby Kane La grande fille
- Samba Wane Le fétiche parleur
- Josephine Theodora M'Boup La femme moyenne
- Erick Patrick Correa Le grand garçon
- Charles Edouard Gomis Correa Le garçon moyen
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- Adjoua Barry La fille moyenne
- Marie-Louise Shedeye Diiddi La petite fille
- Abdoulayé Diop Yama Le veillard
- Aminatha N'Diaye La femme mère
- Abdou El Aziz Gueye L'homme du village
- Boury Kandé La femme du village
- Assy Dieng Bâ Le cri de Karaba
More from Michel Ocelot
More films directed by Michel Ocelot, best-rated first: Kirikou and the Sorceress, Kirikou and the Wild Beasts, Tales of the Night and Dilili in Paris.
Kirikou and the Sorceress Plot Summary
What happens in Kirikou and the Sorceress from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a small West African village, the remarkable Doudou Gueye Thiaw as Kirikou is born, a precocious boy who seems to speak before birth and walk almost as soon as he opens his eyes. His mother, Maimouna N’Diaye, explains that an evil sorceress named Karaba has dried up the village spring and eaten all the men except for one, a revelation that plants the seed of a dangerous quest in Kirikou’s curious heart.
Full summary
The whole story of Kirikou and the Sorceress, scene by scene
Kirikou and the Sorceress Box Office
Kirikou and the Sorceress grossed $281,179 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$281.2K
- International
- $281.2K
Kirikou and the Sorceress Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Kirikou and the Sorceress.
How Well Do You Know Kirikou and the Sorceress?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the precocious boy who serves as the film's hero?
Kirikou and the Sorceress Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Kirikú y la bruja” and “女巫与叽里咕”.
- Also known as
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- Kirikú y la bruja
- 女巫与叽里咕
- Kirikou i czarodziejka
- 키리쿠와 마녀
- Kirikou & la Sorcière
- Kirikou & the Sorceress
- Kirikou and the Witch
- Kirikou I
- Кирику
- Кирику и вештица
- Кирику против вештице
- Kirikù e la strega Karabà
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- Kiriku und die Zauberin
- Kirikou och den elaka häxan
- Kirikou en de Heks
- 叽哩咕历险记
- Кирику и Колдунья
- Kirikou és a boszorkány
- קיריקו והמכשפה
- Kiriku e a Feiticeira
- Kirikou ve Büyücü Kadın
- キリクと魔女
- Кирику и магьосницата
- Kirikou i Czarownica
- Kirikou og trollkvinnen
- Ο Κιρίκου και η Μάγισσα
- Kiriku kaj la sorĉistino
- Kirikú i la bruixa
- Kiriku eta sorgina
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Kirikou and the Sorceress FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, 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 December 9, 1998.
Who directed Kirikou and the Sorceress?
Kirikou and the Sorceress was directed by Michel Ocelot.
More films by Michel Ocelot Who is in the cast of Kirikou and the Sorceress?
Kirikou and the Sorceress stars William Nadylam as Kirikou jeune homme (voice), Doudou Gueye Thiaw as Kirikou enfant (voice) and Rémi Bichet as Kirikou adulte, among 27 credited actors.
How much did Kirikou and the Sorceress make at the box office?
Kirikou and the Sorceress grossed $281,179 worldwide.
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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