Kirikou and the Men and Women

2012 1h 28m FR

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 172

FantasyAnimationFamilyAdventure

Synopsis

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The grandfather welcomes us into his blue grotto, there was still beautiful memories of childhood to tell Kirikou: the times when he helped the men and women of his village and elsewhere ... He tells us how Kirikou, thanks to his bravery and intelligence, came to the aid of the strong woman. He tells us by what trick the little hero found the grumpy old man, who had been lost in the bush, and how a cherry threatened by the witch was finally able to pass on his knowledge to the villagers. We also discover the secret of a mysterious blue monster, and finally through a flute linked to the family of our small and valiant heroes, the magical power of music.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sabine Pakora
La Femme Forte / Neutre
Romann Berrux
Kirikou (voice)
Awa Sène Sarr
Karaba (voice)
Eythan Solomon
Petit / Cube (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michel Ocelot
Writers: Michel Ocelot, Susie Morgenstern, Cendrine Maubourguet
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "The Kirikou Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Thibault Kienz Agyeman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Patrick Ducruet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Sabine Pakora and Romann Berrux and Awa Sène Sarr carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2425618 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michel Ocelot directs. Thibault Kienz Agyeman scores. Patrick Ducruet cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 14 years ago.
3Part of the "The Kirikou Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Original score by Thibault Kienz Agyeman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Patrick Ducruet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Sabine Pakora and Romann Berrux and Awa Sène Sarr carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt2425618 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.