# Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998)

> A fearless, precociously wise child challenges a sorceress threatening his African village in a vibrant animated folktale about courage, compassion, and communal renewal.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12839

## Facts

- Runtime: 71 min
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Family
- Director: Michel Ocelot
- Cast: Doudou Gueye Thiaw, Maimouna N'Diaye, Awa Sène Sarr, Robert Liensol, William Nadylam, Sebastien Hebrant, Thilombo Lubambu, Rémi Bichet
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181627/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: joyful, whimsical, lively, family movie night, rainy day

## Synopsis

A young boy's courage shines as he confronts a powerful sorceress to save his village.

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