Kirikou and the Sorceress

Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) – The animation cuts some corners, but it has a nice visual style; it’s a folk tale, which means it’s got a leisurely pace and a meandering and mostly easygoing storyline; the traditionally influenced score complements it well, though, and there’s enough themes and symbolism to keep adults involved even though it’s pretty family friendly (as long as you’re not uptight about cultural nudity—seriously, don’t be); man, that messianic baby can do some cardio. 6