The Lion Child
Jun 16, 1993 · 1h 26m
Director
Patrick GrandperretOverview
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...
Cast of The Lion Child
Crew of The Lion Child
Patrick GrandperretDirector, Producer
Catherine K. GalodéWriter- René GuillotNovel
- Yannick BernardProducer
- Edwin AnglessExecutive Producer
- Sarim Fassi-FihriExecutive Producer
Luc BessonExecutive Producer
Salif KeitaOriginal Music Composer- Steve HillageOriginal Music Composer
- Jean-Michel HumeauDirector of Photography
- Terry StokesEditor
Yann DedetEditor- Sean BartonEditor
- Santiago Isidro PinProduction Design
- Nikos MeletopoulosProduction Design
- Carine TredgoldProduction Design
- Malika BrahimCostume Design
- Cécile BalmeCostume Design
- Wére Wére LikingCostume Design
- Germaine RibelCostume Design
About The Lion Child
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 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…
When was The Lion Child released?
The Lion Child was released on June 16, 1993.
How long is The Lion Child?
The Lion Child runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Who directed The Lion Child?
The Lion Child was directed by Patrick Grandperret.
Who is in the cast of The Lion Child?
The cast of The Lion Child includes Mathurin Sinze (Oule), Souleyman Koli (Le père), Salif Keita (Griot), Sophie-Véronique Toué Tagbé (Lena) and Sidy Lamine Diarra (Old Slave).