''Kirikou and the Men and Women'' (french: Kirikou et les Hommes et les Femmes) is a 2012

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written and directed by

Michel Ocelot Michel Ocelot (born 27 October 1943) is a French Screenwriter, writer, Production designer, designer, storyboard artist and Film director, director of animation, animated films and television programs (formerly also animator, background artist, n ...

. The second

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to Ocelot's 1998 film ''

Kirikou and the Sorceress ''Kirikou and the Sorceress'' (french: Kirikou et la Sorcière, ) is a 1998 traditional animation feature film written and directed by Michel Ocelot. Drawn from elements of West African folk tales, it depicts how a newborn boy, Kirikou, saves h ...

'', following '' Kirikou and the Wild Beasts'' (2005), the film is an

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, telling five tales woven together by a loose framing device. The film was originally released on 3 October 2012., Kirikou and the Men and Women: Film Review
''The Hollywood Reporter'', 2012-10-10. While successful at the box office, it received mixed reviews from critics.

Synopsis

The third film by celebrated French animator

about the exploits of the irrepressible young Kirikou, a feisty infant with a big heart, follows his adventures as he uses his wits to save his fellow villagers from a host of problems—including the threats of an evil sorceress. Told through the eyes of Kirikou’s grandfather, the Wise Man who lives in the Forbidden Mountain, the stories mix mythology, fable, and humor to teach important lessons about courage, self-belief, and tolerance.

Cast

* Romann Berrux : Kirikou * Awa Sene Sarr : Karaba *

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: Strong / Neutral Woman

Accolades

Notes

External links

Official website of Michel Ocelot
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BBCi review

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