Children are naked; a male toddler's genitals (again simply and without definition) are seen as a natural part of his body. In two sequences, there are moments during which the audience may believe that Kirikou, the toddler hero is dead, but he soon revives. We live in an evolving world full of human interactions that force us to blend our ways of seeing and knowing with other ways. © Common Sense Media.

There are some mildly scary images. Common Sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 41-2024986). Kirikou and the Sorceress (Kirikou et la sorciere) is a very charming little animated film from France, but the charm doesn't quite hold up for 70 minutes. Join now. Thus, a film like Kirikou could be a true embodiment of transnationality, the post-national, and planetarity. Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization, earns a small affiliate fee from Amazon or iTunes when you use our links to make a purchase. 0000018806 00000 n ��q_�r. There is non-sexualized nudity in this highly-stylized animated film. The tiny Kirikou is born into an African village upon which a sorceress called Karaba has cast a terrible spell: the spring has dried up, the villagers are being blackmailed, the men of the village have either been kidnapped or have mysteriously disappeared.

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Families can talk about how art and the music in this animated film from France and Belgium differs from the art and music in American animated films? �p[�����@Z���J��. The more frightened her people are, the more powerful she is.

The sorceress fights to keep her people from wisdom in order to retain her power over them. 0000003796 00000 n They core question is: Can a French filmmaker ever narrate Africa without this process automatically becoming a mis-representation or an extension of colonialism? 0000001678 00000 n

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LQ�*&�� Directed by Michel Ocelot, Raymond Burlet. x�b```b``�c`e`�-fd@ A�+G��c3�r�M�ɧXh���z�\;ur�A�2�S�%��\vͧ��Ҍ_N!��>˺ix��Q�ظ��--��dtq选2 My presentation focuses on the conflicts inevitably present in a films that narrate post-colonial Africa “from outside,” e.g. Power relations, notions of identity, ideas of nation, are constantly in flux, motivated by an urge to understand and give meaning to ourselves and to the world around us. 0000107237 00000 n %PDF-1.4 %���� We're updating our reviews to better highlight authentic stories and accurate, diverse representations. Even her henchmen (called fetishes and animated as robots) are "delivered from evil" by the heroic Kirikou. Kirikou -- the main character -- is a toddler, and his genitals are sometimes visible in profile but without any detail. Enchanting folk tale with toddler hero, for all ages.
Numerous clear, positive messages throughout. This semester we were asked to present a short 8-minute film analysis of an animated movie from our native country. Along the way, he is faced with many obstacles the sorceress places in his path, as well as a gaggle of older children who make fun of him, and, finally, a wise man who helps lead him closer to his goal. We display the minimum age for which content is developmentally appropriate. Kirikou, the heroic toddler, with the wisdom of the ages and unwavering love for the world around him, does not wish merely to defeat the evil sorceress, but also to understand why she behaves as she does.

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:T����@������`KP(��!�ž~Ͳ���{��`����{�7 �V�n�``��Yċ �B6 endstream endobj 26 0 obj<>/Metadata 23 0 R/Pages 22 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 27 0 obj<>/ColorSpace<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB]/Properties<>>>/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>> endobj 28 0 obj[/ICCBased 41 0 R] endobj 29 0 obj<> endobj 30 0 obj<> endobj 31 0 obj<>stream The female characters, drawn simply and without great definition, are seen naked from the waist up throughout. When he does that, he is able to change the course of his village's history without violence. With Doudou Gueye Thiaw, Maimouna N'Diaye, Awa Sene Sarr, Robert Liensol. The main child character is challenged by a skunk with bared teeth, a wart hog chases him, a boat carries off some of the village children against their will, and a villainous sorceress makes powerful threats and uses magic. Parents: Set preferences and get age-appropriate recommendations with Common Sense Media Plus. She has cut off all their water and is believed to have eaten all the men of the village. Karaba is the (former) main antagonist of the 1998 traditional animation feature film Kirikou and the Sorceress. u�u$�y&?��,p:��%�`���� Add your ratingSee all 11 parent reviews.

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Your email address will not be published. Classic story is less scary than most animated fairy tales. Abundant nudity and fetishes are normally the province of adult cinema, but 'Kirikou and the Sorceress' is very much for children. He models loyalty, bravery, wisdom, compassion, and honesty. Spivak states: “If we imag­ine ourselves as planetary subjects […] planetary creatures […], alterity remains underived from us; it is not our dialectical negation, it contains us as much as it flings us away. 0000001534 00000 n �y In his innocence and with great self-confidence, the tiny Kirikou sets out to find the source of Karaba's wickedness, destroy her evil, and return the village to peace and prosperity. Magically, because of Kirikou's tenacity and courage, the villain is not defeated, but redeemed. What to Watch, Read, and Play While Your Kids Are Stuck Indoors, Common Sense Selections for family entertainment, Stoke kids' love of reading with great summer stories, Check out new Common Sense Selections for games, Teachers: Find the best edtech tools for your classroom with in-depth expert reviews, 6 formas de usar los medios para que los niños mantengan el español, Wide Open School: recursos para el aprendizaje a distancia, Which Side of History? What is different about Kirikou's quest? ", Parents and caregivers: Set limits for violence and more with Plus. In fact, the West African characters of the film are my generation’s childhood heroes. Magical animated adventure is intense but beautiful. Benedict Anderson says, “one should be aware of assuming anything ‘eternally European.’ […U]nder the right circumstances, Europeans could be gently absorbed into non-European cultures.”[1] The self and the other are mere constructions of human consciousness, which sometimes make us forget that we are all tiny creatures of one species on a pale blue dot in the universe.

But when the source of her wickedness is uncovered and she is relieved of it, she, too, becomes a good person.

Kirikou can already walk and talk when he is born and he starts to understand things straight away in his village. Suggest an update to this review. Get full reviews, ratings, and advice delivered weekly to your inbox. There will always be people who are mean no matter how you treat them. The movie is about an African village plagued by draught, caused by the evil Sorceress Karaba. Touching robot-kid friendship tale has great messages. Opening sequence depicts the outline of a mother ready to give birth. Some mildly insulting name-calling: "little toad.

0000001568 00000 n I think it would've worked fine as a 15 minute short. I don't know at what point in childhood the idea of children being stolen from their village while they're playing in the water would not be completel... My 10 year old enjoyed it but my 8 year old had nightmares. She has cut off all their water and is believed to have eaten all the men of the village. I am French and chose Michel Ocelot’s Kirikou et la Sorciere (1998), which was incredibly successful in France, and is part of most French children’s childhood right alongside the biggest Disney movies. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. All rights reserved.

Parents need to know that while most kids (and grownups) will be charmed by and fully engaged in this film, there are some moderately scary images that might frighten the very young or very sensitive. An evil sorceress holds an entire village hostage with her malevolent voice, threats of magic, and an army of "fetishes" (not-very-scary robots). Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. Most cartoon heroes set out to defeat the larger-than-life villains they encounter.

This semester we were asked to present a short 8-minute film analysis of an animated movie from our native country.

"A child who can speak from inside of his mother can bring himself into the world", answers the mother. The sorceress appears to be evil solely for the sake of power and evil itself.

H�\��j�0��z With vivid, simple animation that evokes African culture and its art, with music that enhances the always-engaging story, and with rich, full characters KIRIKOU AND THE SORCERESS is highly recommended. We won't share this comment without your permission. -��5bX>�@�rm+2)L�n�1��yN�[�Ni�oXG�7N9����&�n�NZqt�C��v�~`?�g;������#��1f?���^�ަ�����x�� c�&� endstream endobj 32 0 obj<> endobj 33 0 obj<>stream Searching for streaming and purchasing options ... Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. Find more movies that help kids build character.

Kirikou and the Sorceress Introduction Kirikou and the sorceress is the story of a small but extremely brave little boy, Kirikou, born in a little village somewhere in West Africa.

Apart from the slow-paced “French” storytelling, not much about Kirikou is intrinsically “French.” The voice-overs were recorded in Dakar with a West African cast, the music is by Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour using only traditional instruments, and stylistically the images emulate traditional West African art.
In what ways did this story surprise you? Magic-filled fantasy adventure with a few battle scenes. 0000005334 00000 n The women and children who remain, live in fear and poverty as a result. He is very determined and always finds a solution, whatever the problem. She is a witch who was supposed to kill men by eating them. 0000008918 00000 n