
Kirikou and the Sorceress
Can Kirikou save his village from a terrible curse?
Directed by Michel Ocelot
Produced by Les Armateurs, Monipoly Productions
A visually enchanting West African folktale about a courageous child hero whose goodness and compassion overcome dark magic, told with warmth and wonder.
Drawn from elements of West African folk tales, it depicts how a newborn boy, Kirikou, saves his village from the evil witch Karaba.
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Does Kirikou and the Sorceress end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is Kirikou and the Sorceress easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Is Kirikou and the Sorceress sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Kirikou and the Sorceress scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Kirikou and the Sorceress violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.
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