Kirikou and the Sorceress
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| Albatros Film | Release Date: October 27, 2000 |
Starring:
Awa Sene Sarr, Doudou Gueye Thiaw, Isseu Niang, Maimouna N'Diaye, Marie Augustine Diatta, Moustapha Diop, Robert Liensol, Sebastien Hebrant, Thilombo Lubambu, William Nadylam
Summary:
In a troubled African village, an unusual baby is born.
Genre(s):
Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Family
Runtime:
71 min
Taking its artistic inspiration from African sculpture and Egyptian art, the distinctive pictorial style of Ocelet's award-winning feature is bolstered by an authentic soundtrack from Senegalese musician Youssou N'dour. Couple this with the film's pint-sized but big-mouthed hero, and you've got one of the most enchanting animated features in quite some time.
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One of the movie's chief charms is Senegalese musician Youssou N'Dour's lyrical score, which almost suggests an anti-"Lion King" approach. The music isn't in a hurry to dramatize its story or make epic statements. The same might be said of writer-director Michel Ocelot's delicate animation style and his handling of small moments. [30 Jun 2000]
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