Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds is perhaps one of the oddest animated films to ever grace theaters. Which is rather odd in of itself, because the basic story is perfectly understandable. At its heart, that story is about two sisters who find themselves turned into cats in a magical kingdom. Understandably, they want out. It’s the journey to escape that kingdom that’s the odd part. Not helping that is the fact that they have to seek help from a mysterious sorcerer named Sirocco (yes, that one from the title) who has a habit of making massive storms blow through the kingdom. Truly, director and screenplay writer Benoît Chieux has created something marvelously oddball here. Heck, this film even won the Audience Award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. That should be evidence of how good it is, if nothing else.
Fortunately, GKIDS recognizes that, and wants to bring this Belgian-French animated film to NA shores. Don’t believe me? Then why not check out their trailer for Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds below, and see for yourself if this is the psychedelic animated adventure for you?
Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds: Details
GKIDS is proud to announce that Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds is now available to watch on all major digital platforms. Yes, that’s right. As of September 17, 2024; you can watch this animated gem on services such as Apple TV+ and Amazon. The film is available both in its original French language audio with English subtitles, as well as in English dub.
Bonus: Key Art and Synopsis
That’s not all, folks! GKIDS also has the official synopsis for Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds to tease the story just a bit. As well as to help unravel it a little. But just a little. You can check out that synopsis below:
One day, the adventurous Juliette and her sister Carmen find an enchanted toy and get swept away into the Kingdom of Winds. They are transformed into cats and find themselves in a fantastical new world full of flying divas, technicolor dragons, and other mind-melting creations. When Juliette causes an accident that draws the ire of the local inhabitants, the Mayor gives Juliette to the beautiful songstress Selma and sentences Carmen to marry his son as punishment. The sisters must find a way to escape before the wedding bells ring, but the key to their journey home lies with Sirocco, the mysterious wizard feared for his ferocious storms.
A psychedelic fairy tale years in the making comes from the imagination of director Benoît Chieux. With captivating creatures and a vibrant Seussian world, Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds is a kaleidoscopic fantasy adventure bursting with charm and wonder.
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