This short film utilizes intricate clay animation to tell of King Ngolo, who is without a male heir. Jealousies among his three wives and with his first love — now the court witch doctor — thwart birth of a successor. Finally blessed with a male heir, the king dies during the Prince's coronation; "Birth and death are twins in the destiny of man," concludes the narrator-griot.

Release : May 31, 2005

Website : http://www.der.org/films/jean-michel-kibushi-palabres-animees-du-griot.html

Duration : 29 minutes

Rating : 6.00