How's this for a cross Egyptian-Bushman mural pose?
Based on a series of West African folk tales, we follow the adventures of Kirikou, a new-born boy with special powers, as he sorts out the various problems besetting his village, all of which are caused by the evil sorceress. Note that although this animated film has an ''All Ages'' rating, the women are well endowed and topless, and the kids (up to about age 12 or 13) are all totally nude. The opening scene features Kirikou birthing himself, which may lead to some unwanted questions from the little ones.
74 minutes, All ages
Comedy, Family movie, Kiddie movie, Sex
Voices of Antoinette Kellerman, Fezele Mpeka, Kombisile Sangweni, Theo Sebeko
Director
Michel Ocelot
Screenplay
Michel Ocelot
Music
Youssou N'Dour
Cinematography
Michael Grady
Sound formats
Dolby Digital
Soundtrack
Available
Made in
1998
Produced by
Exposure, FR 3, Les Armateurs, Monipoly, Odec Kid Cartoons, RTBF, Studio O, Trans Europe Film
Ratings
Scale (Max)
20
South African Media
The MoviesiteIan Douglas
11
The MoviesiteLydia Roode
10
Cape ArgusBianca Coleman
10
Cape ArgusAdrian Monteath
10
The StarJoanna Rix
16
Sunday TimesBarry Ronge
10
RapportPaul Boekkooi
16
TV3 ScreenplayBarry Ronge
14
International Media
eye Weekly (Canada)Catharine Tunnacliffe
10
Internet (IMDB)47 Netizens
14
Average .. 61%
12
Visitor Ratings
Bob Barder (23)
14
Linda Mansker (47)
18
Average .. 80%
16
Visitor Comments
Ian Douglas: It took a while to adjust to the nudity in an animated feature. Not sure if it is there partly to provide eye candy for the adults accompanying the kids. The story and animation are certainly kiddie-friendly, but be prepared for questions about the origins of life and the differences between boys and girls... :-)
Luis G.Gonzalez (22): Excelent!
Linda Mansker (47): I saw this, and thought it was a great story. I realise some have concerns about the nudity, but I found that if one doesn't make an issue, the kids won't. Great story.
