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This Saturday, Kids' Whirled gives your children the opportunity to take part in a special free creative workshop before the film. See below for details and booking.

In Kirikou and the Sorceress, meet an extraordinary boy who delivers himself from his mother's womb to emerge walking and talking. Based on a traditional West African folk tale, the film tells how Kirikou sets off from his home village into the beautiful but dangerous African landscape in order to rid his fellow villagers of an evil sorceress who is ruining their lives.
Director Michel Ocelot's rich animation plunges his audience deep into the African bush, a place of myth and spirituality. Look out for the music, specially commissioned by Senegalese musician Youssou N'Dour, which uses only traditional African instruments. Originally made in French, this film has been dubbed into English.

Recommended for ages 4+.

Saturday 19th October
Kirikou and the Sorceress [U]
Michel Ocelot
Doors open 2.30pm, the film starts at 3.00pm
Run Time: 74 mins

Click on image for film review and trailer.

Workshop 1.30pm to 2.30pm: Inspired by the film's beautiful animation, we will use the vivid colours, patterns and shapes of Africa to make a stick puppet, in mixed media.
The workshop is free with the film ticket, and will suit all ages and ability levels. Children will take home a lovely African puppet/prop.
Only 12 places. Booking is essential. Please send an email with names, number and ages of children to kidswhirled@gmail.com. We will email you back to confirm whether you have a place.

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