Kirikou and the Sorceress
Kirikou et la Sorcière
“Can Kirikou save his village from a terrible curse?”
Synopsis
Drawn from elements of West African folk tales, it depicts how a newborn boy, Kirikou, saves his village from the evil witch Karaba.
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Kirikou and the Sorceress - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-01
Top Cast
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Doudou Gueye Thiaw
Kirikou enfant (voice)
Maimouna N'Diaye
La Mère (voice)
Awa Sène Sarr
Karaba (voice)
Robert Liensol
Le Sage dans la montagne (voice)
William Nadylam
Kirikou jeune homme (voice)
Sebastien Hebrant
Kirikou jeune homme (voice)
Thilombo Lubambu
L'Oncle (voice)
Rémi Bichet
Kirikou adulte
Marie Augustine Diatta
La femme forte
Moustapha Diop
Le fétiche sur le toit
Isseu Niang
La femme maigre
Selly Raby Kane
La grande fille
Erick Patrick Correa
Le grand garçon
Adjoua Barry
La fille moyenne
Charles Edouard Gomis Correa
Le garçon moyen
Marie-Louise Shedeye Diiddi
La petite fille
Abdoulayé Diop Yama
Le veillard
Josephine Theodora M'Boup
La femme moyenne
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 10, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Ocelot
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Ocelot
- Original Score
- Youssou N'Dour
- Original Title
- Kirikou et la Sorcière
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- Les Armateurs, Monipoly Productions, France 3 Cinéma, RTBF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Ocelot
Michel Ocelot
Youssou N'Dour
Dominique Lefever
Paul Thiltges, Violette Vercruyssen, Didier Brunner, Arlette Zylberberg, Jacques Vercruyssen
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Ocelot
Writer
Michel Ocelot
Director
Youssou N'Dour
Original Music Composer
Dominique Lefever
Editor
Thierry Million
Production Design
Anne–Lise Koehler
Production Design
Michel Ocelot
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kirikou and the Sorceress
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What is Kirikou and the Sorceress about?
Drawn from elements of West African folk tales, it depicts how a newborn boy, Kirikou, saves his village from the evil witch Karaba.
Who directed Kirikou and the Sorceress?
Kirikou and the Sorceress was directed by Michel Ocelot.
Who stars in Kirikou and the Sorceress?
The principal cast of Kirikou and the Sorceress includes Doudou Gueye Thiaw, Maimouna N'Diaye, Awa Sène Sarr, Robert Liensol, William Nadylam.
When was Kirikou and the Sorceress released and how long is it?
Kirikou and the Sorceress was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Kirikou and the Sorceress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kirikou and the Sorceress was composed by Youssou N'Dour.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kirikou and the Sorceress?
Kirikou and the Sorceress holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).