Kirikou And The Wild Beast
by Michel Ocelot, Benedicte Galup, Didier Brunier
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Director: Benedicte Galup, Didier Brunier, Michel OcelotBrand: Kino International
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 95 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-07-29
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: KINO INTERNATIONAL
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DVD Review: Glowing Animation of an African Fable
Summary: 4 Stars
One of the most interesting animated tales I have ever seen on DVD is "Kirikou and the Sorceress" - an unqualified 5 out of 5. That film tells the story of a tiny boy born with magical powers and canny intelligence who defeats a witch in the forest who is capturing the male warriors of a Senegalese village tribe.
The next movie "Kirikou and the Wild Beast" is a sequel and like most sequels it never quite matches the originality of the earlier film. In fact, the magical birth of Kirikou is never explained or referred to. What is the purpose of the next film? It is a collection of short tales of Kirikou's adventures - such as riding a giraffe, outsmarting a powerful hyena, or creating lovely and valuable pottery for the village trading post.
Nevertheless - the new film exceeds the original in one department - glorious animation design. Unbelievable. The artwork is equal to the best animation anywhere - computer or otherwise. So many of the frames resemble the jungle paintings by the French self-trained artist Henri Rousseau who stunned the art world in the early 20th century. And for this alone, I would readily recommend the movie.
Description of Kirikou And The Wild Beast
KIRIKOU AND THE WILD BEAST (2005) - Tiny Senegalese hero Kirikou is back in this sumptuous follow-up to the universally beloved Kirikou and the Sorceress. Using his wits and speed, brave Kirikou once again sets out to thwart the evil Sorceress Karaba and save his village from supernatural and environmental perils. Comprised of 4 short segments and based on traditional West African folk tales, Kirikou and the Wild Beast shows how the smallest and most valiant of heroes can overcome the fiercest of beasts. Directed by world-acclaimed animation masters Michel Ocelot and Bénédicte Galup, this multi-million dollar feature was produced by Didier Brunier (The Triplets of Belleville). Kirikou and the Wild Beast evokes the beauty of traditional West African village life through its inspired palette of ambers, ochers, and brightly colored patterns. In addition, the film features a lush soundtrack that brings together the internationally renowned African musicians Youssou N Dour, from Senegal, Rokia Traore, from Mali, and Manu Dibango, from Cameroon.Note: Women Are Shown in Traditional Attire (Sarongs Only), and Children Wear No Clothing.
WINNER: CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN FILM FESTIVAL (BEST ANIMATED FEATURE)
PRODUCED BY DIDIER BRUNIER (THE TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE)
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