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Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998)
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Drawn from elements of West African folk tales, it depicts how a newborn boy, Kirikou, saves his village from the evil witch Karaba.
Cast
Doudou Gueye Thiawas Kirikou enfant (voice)
Maimouna N'Diayeas La Mère (voice)
Awa Sène Sarras Karaba (voice)
Robert Liensolas Le Sage dans la montagne (voice)
William Nadylamas Kirikou jeune homme (voice)
Sebastien Hebrantas Kirikou jeune homme (voice)
Thilombo Lubambuas L'Oncle (voice)
Rémi Bichetas Kirikou adulte
Marie Augustine Diattaas La femme forte
Moustapha Diopas Le fétiche sur le toit
Isseu Niangas La femme maigre
Selly Raby Kaneas La grande fille
Erick Patrick Correaas Le grand garçon
Adjoua Barryas La fille moyenne
Facts
| Release date | December 9, 1998 |
| Runtime | 71 min (1h 11m) — shorter as the 1998 average of 109 min |
| Genres | Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Family |
| Original title | Kirikou et la sorcière |
| Language | FR |
| Budget | $4,495,000 |
| IMDb | tt0181627 |
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Questions
How long is Kirikou and the Sorceress?
Kirikou and the Sorceress runs 71 minutes (1h 11m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Kirikou and the Sorceress worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 1,192 votes, which places it #21 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 84%) and #227 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Kirikou and the Sorceress?
Kirikou and the Sorceress was directed by Michel Ocelot. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Azur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest (2006).
Who stars in Kirikou and the Sorceress?
Doudou Gueye Thiaw as Kirikou enfant (voice); Maimouna N'Diaye as La Mère (voice); Awa Sène Sarr as Karaba (voice); Robert Liensol as Le Sage dans la montagne (voice); William Nadylam as Kirikou jeune homme (voice); Sebastien Hebrant as Kirikou jeune homme (voice).
What is Kirikou and the Sorceress rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Kirikou and the Sorceress?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/72769.