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1998 · 71 min · PG

Kirikou and the Sorceress

Directed by Michel Ocelot · Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Family

Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) is a Fantasy film, directed by Michel Ocelot set in Africa. It runs 71 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of coming of age run throughout.

Composer
Youssou N'Dour
Cast
Doudou Gueye ThiawMaimouna N'DiayeAwa Sène SarrRobert LiensolWilliam NadylamSebastien HebrantThilombo LubambuRémi Bichet

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Africa
Setting
Rural
When
Timeless

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of Age
Tone
Whimsical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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