Directed by:
Paul GrimaultComposer:
Wojciech KilarCast:
Pascal Mazzotti, Jean Martin, Raymond Bussières, Renaud Marx, Roger Blin, Popeck, Claude Piéplu, Robert Lombard, Albert Médina, Jean Mermet, Bruno Sermonne (more)Plots(1)
A triumph of animation for both children and adults, this engaging story was adapted from the fairy tale of The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep by Hans Christian Andersen. Director Paul Grimault worked with the late and gifted Jacques Prevert to create the wit, humor, and political nuances that enliven the story each step of the way. The tale is set in the kingdom of Takicardie ("runaway heartbeat") where a beguiling young shepherdess has fallen in love with a charming chimney sweep, and he reciprocates her feelings honorably and completely. Enter the king who wants the shepherdess for himself. A mockingbird, well aware of the situation, helps the lovers out -- until he and the chimney sweep are captured and thrown into the lion's den. Now the two of them have a real challenge on their hands if they want to save the shepherdess and defeat the king. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Pascal Mazzotti](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/025/059/25059624_a0be38.jpg)
Pascal Mazzotti
France
Best movies:
The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976)
Dialogue with the Carmelites (1960)
Back to the Wall (1958)
![Jean Martin](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/400/400537_4feb6e.jpg)
Jean Martin
France
Best movies:
The Day of the Jackal (1973)
The Battle of Algiers (1966)
The Wing and the Thigh (1976)
![Raymond Bussières](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/726/163726220_ac0fa6.png)
Raymond Bussières
France
Best movies:
The Wing and the Thigh (1976)
The Gates of Paris (1957)
Jonah Who Will Be 25 in the Year 2000 (1976)
![Renaud Marx](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/150/678/150678540_c03a68.jpg)
Renaud Marx
Best movies:
The French Revolution (1989) (TV movie)
The King and the Mockingbird (1980)
Napoléon (2002) (series)
![Roger Blin](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/406/158406989_820396.jpg)
Roger Blin
France
Best movies:
The Knight of the Night (1954)
Le Corbeau (1943)
Orpheus (1950)
![Popeck](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/036/677/36677303_7854b6.jpg)
Popeck
France
Best movies:
The Pianist (2002)
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob (1973)
The King and the Mockingbird (1980)
![Claude Piéplu](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/437/437155_ad482e.jpg)
Claude Piéplu
France
Best movies:
The Troops of St. Tropez (1964)
Le Glaive et la balance (1963)
I'm Losing My Temper (1974)
![Robert Lombard](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/022/809/22809422_d76e5d.jpg)
Robert Lombard
France
Best movies:
The King of the Bla Bla Bla (1951)
The Wing and the Thigh (1976)
The Spies (1957)
![Albert Médina](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/397/160397803_ac0ba8.jpg)
Albert Médina
France
Best movies:
Inspector Maigret (1958)
Royal Affairs in Versailles (1954)
Three Murderesses (1959)
Jean Mermet
Best movies:
Male Companion (1964)
The King and the Mockingbird (1980)
The Good Guys and the Bad Guys (1976)
Bruno Sermonne
Best movies:
The King and the Mockingbird (1980)
2 Days in Paris (2007)
Jacques Colombat
France
Best movies:
The King and the Mockingbird (1980)
Jerry Di Giacomo
Best movies:
The French Revolution (1989) (TV movie)
Bankers Also Have Souls (1982)
The King and the Mockingbird (1980)