Film-snack: 'The King and the Bird'

Cultural

Snack and screening as part of the à Tire d'ailes exhibition

This classic of French animation, directed by Paul Grimault and written by Jacques Prévert, is a poetic and captivating tale. King Charles V and Trois font Huit and Huit font Seize want to force a young shepherdess to marry him, but she is in love with a chimney sweep. Together, they try to escape the tyrannical king, aided by a chatty bird. This tender, humorous film explores universal themes of freedom and love in a magical, enchanting world.