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L'enfant lion

L'enfant lion

1993Movie⏱️ 1h 26m
Family
6.3
IMDB Rating
343 votes

Set in the past, follows young African boy who uses his friends, the wild animals, to defend his village from Arab slave traders.

Director
Patrick Grandperret
Writers
René Guillot, André S. Labarthe, Catherine K. Galodé
Stars
Wéré Wéré Liking, Souleyman Koli, Salif Keïta
Release Date
June 16, 1993
Language
French
Country
France
🎯 1
Nominations
💬 2
Reviews
📽️ View on IMDB

🎭 Top Cast

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Wéré Wéré Liking
👤
Souleyman Koli
as Le père
👤
Salif Keïta
as Griot
👤
Mathurin Sinze
as Oule
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Sophie-Véronique Toué Tagbé
as Lena
👤
Sidy Lamine
as Old Slave
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Damouré Zika
as Wise Man
👤
Lam Ibrahim Dia
as Wise Man
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Tallou Mouzou
as Wise Man
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Jean-René de Fleurieu
as Prince

💰 Box Office

$3,218
Worldwide Gross

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Sound
Dolby
Color
Color
Filming Location
Zimbabwe
Production
L.C.J Editions & Productions, Les Films du Dauphin, Canal+

🏷️ Keywords

wildlifetuaregbedouinanimal human communicationhuman animal relationship

🎯 Categories

FrenchFamily

⭐ Featured Review

A superior (non-animated) film which young people and adults will enjoy. What the Lion King wished it was.
by Anyanwu2000-02-12
9/10

"This film was really amazing. Luc Besson, of the Professional, was involved as one of the film presenters. The interaction between the young African people, one who had to be no older than 2 yrs old, with animals, was really amazing. The cinematography was excellent. This film is a great story that reminds you of Sundiata. The village that the boy lives in is in tune with the animals of the region. A link develops between a young boy and a lion which were born at the same time. This endows the boy with powers which connects him with the animals. The connection allows him to combat the Arab in..."

📖 Synopsis

Set in the past, follows young African boy who uses his friends, the wild animals, to defend his village from Arab slave traders.