Kirikou and the Wild Beasts
Kirikou et les Bêtes sauvages
Synopsis
Kirikou's grandfather thinks that the story of Kirikou and The Witch was too short, so he proceeds to explain more about Kirikou's accomplishments. We find out how the little boy became a gardener, a detective, a maker of pottery, a merchant, a traveler and a doctor.
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Top Cast
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Kirikou (voice)
Awa Sène Sarr
Karaba (voice)
Robert Liensol
Le grand-père (voice)
Marie-Philomène Nga
La mère (voice)
Emile Abossolo M'bo
L'oncle (voice)
Pascal N'Zonzi
Le veillard
Marthe N'Domé
La femme forte
Emilie Gaydu
La grande fille
Gwénaël Sommier
Le grand garçon
Alex Carrete
Le garçon moyen
Yanis Durancy
Le petit garçon
Jean Bédiébé
Le fétiche
Michel Elias
Les animaux
Noémie Germain
Une fille
Ebra Kouahoulé
Une fille
Yolande Ambiana
Une femme du village
Maik Darah
Une femme du village
Marie-Jeann Owono
Une femme du village
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 23, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Ocelot, Bénédicte Galup
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Ocelot
- Original Score
- Manu Dibango
- Original Title
- Kirikou et les Bêtes sauvages
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Les Armateurs, Armada Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Ocelot, Bénédicte Galup
Michel Ocelot, Philippe Andrieu, Bénédicte Galup, Marie Locatelli
Manu Dibango
Didier Brunner
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Ocelot
Director
Bénédicte Galup
Director
Didier Brunner
Producer
Manu Dibango
Original Music Composer
Michel Ocelot
Screenplay
Philippe Andrieu
Writer
Bénédicte Galup
Writer
Marie Locatelli
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kirikou and the Wild Beasts
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What is Kirikou and the Wild Beasts about?
Kirikou's grandfather thinks that the story of Kirikou and The Witch was too short, so he proceeds to explain more about Kirikou's accomplishments. We find out how the little boy became a gardener, a detective, a maker of pottery, a merchant, a traveler and a doctor.
Who directed Kirikou and the Wild Beasts?
Kirikou and the Wild Beasts was directed by Michel Ocelot, Bénédicte Galup.
Who stars in Kirikou and the Wild Beasts?
The principal cast of Kirikou and the Wild Beasts includes Pierre-Ndoffé Sarr, Awa Sène Sarr, Robert Liensol, Marie-Philomène Nga, Emile Abossolo M'bo.
When was Kirikou and the Wild Beasts released and how long is it?
Kirikou and the Wild Beasts was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Kirikou and the Wild Beasts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kirikou and the Wild Beasts was composed by Manu Dibango.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kirikou and the Wild Beasts?
Kirikou and the Wild Beasts holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP.