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Le Roi et l’oiseau

Le Roi et l’oiseau (The King and the Mockingbird)

Presented by Penn’s Rita Pasqui and the Consulate General of Italy, this film is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep. Recalling surrealism, it has strongly influenced Japanese animation. Directed by Paul Grimault, French with subtitles, 83 min.

May 17, 2013
6:30–8:30 pm 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Free programming; advanced registrations recommended.

Reserve your tickets online or by calling 215.278.7200.

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