Fantasy ·Animation · France · 1953 · 1h 3m

The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird

La bergère et le ramoneur

The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird poster

Director

Cast

Pierre Brasseur as Bird (voice) Serge Reggiani as Chimney Sweep (voice) Anouk Aimée as Shepherdess (voice) Fernand Ledoux as King (voice) Etienne Decroux as High-Howler (voice) Roger Blin as Blind Man (Voice)

Crew

Paul Grimault — Director of Photography Gilbert Natot — Editor Jacques Prévert — Screenplay Paul Grimault — Screenplay André Sarrut — Producer

Tagline

A modern fairy story... for young and old!

Synopsis

A chimney sweep and his beloved shepherdess are aided by Wonderbird in their escape from a ruthless dictator

Mood & Themes

despot forbidden love megalomania hand drawn animation european animation chased lovers

Key Collaborators

Paul Grimault Director Paul Grimault Director of Photography Gilbert Natot Editor Jacques Prévert Screenplay Paul Grimault Screenplay André Sarrut Producer

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