Le roi et l'oiseau
We know the event, the festival organized by the Cinémathèque québécoise presenting the best of animation film. But the Sommets also host a series of animated events held at the Cinémathèque or elsewhere, and which showcase new releases as well as memorable films from the past, short and feature films, screenings at the indoors and outdoors, film lessons and other events.
To be kept up to date with its annual programming, visit the Sommets website.
In the secret apartment of His Majesty, a painter is putting the finishing touches to the king's portrait. But he forgot to draw a cage first. And the portrait, which is the damned soul of the king, suppresses his model and takes his place. As a result, the essence of things is revealed, the inexpressible can be expressed. The painting representing a shepherdess and a chimney sweep comes to life. They confess their love. But the king is in love with the shepherdess, and the children who love each other must save themselves... Script and dialogues by Jacques Prévert, based on The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep by Hans Christian Andersen.
Paul Grimault
Paul Grimault (1905 - 1994) est un réalisateur de films d'animation français. Il entre à l'école de dessin Germain-Pilon de 1919 à 1922. Il travaille ensuite dans l'atelier de décoration Pomone au Bon Marché. Après son service militaire (1925 - 1926), il est employé comme dessinateur de meubles au faubourg Saint-Antoine de 1927 à 1928. Puis il entre comme dessinateur, en 1929, dans l'atelier de publicité de l'Agence Damour. Là, il y rencontre Jean Aurenche, Jean Anouilh et Jacques Prévert1. Il participe au Groupe Octobre de 1931 à 1936. Il joue de petits rôles au cinéma notamment dans L'Atalante de Jean Vigo. En 1932 il réalise une bande publicitaire La table tournante avec Jean Aurenche.
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