
In a little village somewhere in Africa, a boy named Kirikou is born. But he's not a normal boy, because he knows what he wants very well. Also he already can speak and walk. His mother tells him how an evil sorceress has dried up their spring and devoured all males of the village except of one. Hence little Kirikou decides, he will accompany the last warrior to the sorceress. Due to his intrepidity he may be the last hope of the village.... (Full plot summary below)
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In a little village somewhere in Africa, a boy named Kirikou is born. But he's not a normal boy, because he knows what he wants very well. Also he already can speak and walk. His mother tells him how an evil sorceress has dried up their spring and devoured all males of the village except of one. Hence little Kirikou decides, he will accompany the last warrior to the sorceress. Due to his intrepidity he may be the last hope of the village.
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| The Young FolksNathanael HoodThe film itself is a visual masterwork, both innovative and endlessly creative in design and execution. |
| Eye for FilmAmber WilkinsonThe animation is colourful and engaging, with Ocelot drawing on imagery from African tribal art and Egyptian mythology to give the film a unique feel. |
| Houston ChronicleEric HarrisonShould appeal to younger children and to adults who can appreciate its quiet pleasures. |
| Jam! MoviesBob ThompsonFor purists, the animated story is a finely detailed expression of storytelling. For kids, the cartoon might be a little too fancy and not enough fun. |
| Washington PostMichael O'SullivanKirikou and the Sorceress's surprising honesty about the banality of evil makes the movie -- even with all its magic -- feel truly authentic. |
| Planet Sick-BoyJon PopickA gem of a film with important lessons that the whole family will enjoy. |
| San Francisco ExaminerWesley MorrisIf the moral of this folk tale seems obvious -- and it won't be to most children -- watching it unfold is its own reward. |
| GuardianPeter BradshawReasonable stuff, but perhaps only for very little children. |
| User ReviewParker FI loved this movie. The art work is breathtaking. The story is simply told but compelling. It is so refreshing to see an African tale without Hollywood influence. |
| User ReviewAna DWhat a good movie. I think we should own it. |