The Lion Child(1993)
L'Enfant lion
The Lion Child 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...
The Lion Child (1993) is a adventure and family film directed by Patrick Grandperret, released on June 16, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Mathurin Sinze, Souleyman Koli, Salif Keita and Sophie-Véronique Toué Tagbé. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Patrick Grandperret
- Writers:
- René Guillot, Catherine K. Galodé
- Producers:
- Patrick Grandperret, Yannick Bernard
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Michel Humeau
- Composer:
- Salif Keita
- Production:
- Odessa Films, Les Films du Dauphin, Canal+
- Status:
- Released
The Lion Child Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Mathurin Sinze
Mathurin Sinze
as Oule
- Souleyman Koli
Souleyman Koli
as Le père
Salif Keita
as Griot
- Sophie-Véronique Toué Tagbé
Sophie-Véronique Toué Tagbé
as Lena
Sidy Lamine Diarra
as Old Slave
- Jean-René de Fleurieu
Jean-René de Fleurieu
as Prince
Key crew
Directed by Patrick Grandperret, written by René Guillot and Catherine K. Galodé, produced by Patrick Grandperret and Yannick Bernard.
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The Lion Child Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Lion Child – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lion Child online?
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The Lion Child (1993) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Lion Child?
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The main cast of The Lion Child (1993) includes Mathurin Sinze, Souleyman Koli, Salif Keita, Sophie-Véronique Toué Tagbé and Sidy Lamine Diarra. The film was directed by Patrick Grandperret. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lion Child released?
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The Lion Child was released on June 16, 1993 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Lion Child worth watching?
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The Lion Child (1993) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.