The Lion Child
Originally released in 1993. The Lion Child is a adventure/family film. directed by Patrick Grandperret. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mathurin Sinze, Souleyman Koli, and Salif Keita
Synopsis
In the village of Pama, Sirga the lioness and Oule the young boy, born the same day, grow up together as sister and brother. Oule discovers the world alongside Sirga, and it is through her that he learns the secrets of the brush. He knows how to speak to the trees, the beasts, the bees and the wind. But one day, horsemen arrive from the Nord to take away all of the children of the village in chains and sell them into slavery. Oule and his friend Lena are bought by a nobleman of the high plains who, terrified by Oule's powers, sends him into exile. But Oule posesses the strength of lions and he finds Sirga. With Lena, they will reconstruct the village of Pama...
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 16, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Odessa Films
- Les Films du Dauphin
- Canal+
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lion Child about?
In the village of Pama, Sirga the lioness and Oule the young boy, born the same day, grow up together as sister and brother. Oule discovers the world alongside Sirga, and it is through her that he ...
Who directed The Lion Child?
The Lion Child was directed by Patrick Grandperret.
How long is The Lion Child?
The Lion Child has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Lion Child released?
The Lion Child was released on June 16, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lion Child?
The main cast of The Lion Child includes Mathurin Sinze, Souleyman Koli, Salif Keita, Sophie-Véronique Toué Tagbé, Sidy Lamine Diarra.