Le Ciné-Club de L’Alliance Française Enfants

“Le Roi et L’Oiseau” by Paul Grimault

Synopsis:

This animated French classic is more commonly known as ” The King and The Mockingbird.” It was inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen tale “The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep.” The story begins with a beautiful shepherdess and a humble chimney sweep falling in love. But when the evil King plots against them, its up to the hero and his bird sidekick to save the day!

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XP1GnSi5PY