Kirikou and the Sorceress
PGUnited States rating19981h 11mFantasy, Adventure, Animation
A young boy named Kirikou must find the courage to save his village from a powerful sorceress who has taken their water and people. He travels through a magical land, using his wits and the help of animal friends to overcome obstacles. This folk tale explores themes of bravery and the power of goodness.
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PG US
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A young boy named Kirikou must find the courage to save his village from a powerful sorceress who has taken their water and people. He travels through a magical land, using his wits and the help of animal friends to overcome obstacles. This folk tale explores themes of bravery and the power of goodness.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- None
- Sad themes
- Mild
- Pace
- Gentle
- The film features a steady and poetic pace with long scenes and a gentle atmosphere. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeThe sorceress Karaba is established as a powerful and threatening figure to the village.
- Approx.SomeA monster is shown drinking all the water from the village's spring.
- Approx.SomeThe sorceress's watchmen and henchmen appear as intimidating guards.
Talk about it after
- 1Why did Kirikou decide to go on such a dangerous journey to help his village?
- 2How did Kirikou use his intelligence to outsmart the sorceress?
- 3What did you think about the way the sorceress's pain changed her behavior?
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