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La bergère et le ramoneur

La bergère et le ramoneur

1952Movie⏱️ 1h 3mG
AnimationComedyFantasy
7.1
IMDB Rating
332 votes

A chimney sweep and his beloved shepherdess are aided by Wonderbird (Sir Peter Ustinov) in their escape from a ruthless dictator.

Director
Paul Grimault
Writers
Hans Christian Andersen, Paul Grimault, Jacques Prévert
Stars
Pierre Brasseur, Anouk Aimée, Serge Reggiani
Language
French, English
Country
France
🏆 2
Wins
🎯 2
Nominations
💬 6
Reviews
📽️ View on IMDB

🎭 Top Cast

Pierre Brasseur
Pierre Brasseur
as L'oiseau
Anouk Aimée
Anouk Aimée
as La bergère
Serge Reggiani
Serge Reggiani
as Le ramoneur
Peter Ustinov
Peter Ustinov
as Wonderbird
Claire Bloom
Claire Bloom
as Sheperdess
Denholm Elliott
Denholm Elliott
as The Chimney Sweep
Max Adrian
Max Adrian
as The King
👤
Roger Blin
as L'aveugle
Alec Clunes
Alec Clunes
as The Blind Man
👤
Etienne Decroux
as Le haut hurleur

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Production
Clarge Distributors, Le Gemeaux S.A.

🏷️ Keywords

escapechimney2d animation

🎯 Categories

FrenchAnimationComedyFantasy

⭐ Featured Review

A GREAT animated film, out of total obscurity
by tostinati2005-03-27

"As a life-long animation fan, I have to confess I had never heard of this film until stumbling on it today. Where? Well, incredibly, this is one of those films that a certain large U.S. retailer has up next to their checkout for a buck a DVD. While watching, I had the feeling, like the other reviewer here, that this film is an obscure masterpiece that has been uncovered. I hope it gains wider exposure and appreciation. The quality of the animation is smoother than that of Uncle Walt from this time, in spots. But I won't take the Disney parallel too far; the character of the animation is n..."

💡 Did You Know?

This movie was never completed. Production began in 1948, but Producer André Sarrut showed this movie unfinished in 1952, against Director Paul Grimault's wishes. This caused production to stop. In 1967, Grimault got possession of this movie and was able to complete it under a new title, The King and the Mockingbird (1980).

📖 Synopsis

A chimney sweep and his beloved shepherdess are aided by Wonderbird (Sir Peter Ustinov) in their escape from a ruthless dictator.