The King and the Mockingbird

The King and the Mockingbird

Sunday, 13 November 2016: The King and the Mockingbird

Sunday, 13 November 2016, 15:00

Venue: (see Locations and Tickets for further details)

Programme category: Children's and Family Films

Director: Paul Grimault, France 1980, 82 mins, U

“Marvel at its hand-drawn magnificence. Dreamy, poetic and not to be missed”, New York Post

King Charles rules over the land of Takicardia, where anyone who dares displease him is disappeared to the dungeons. Only two young lovers and the Mockingbird are brave enough to stand up to him and to grasp at the life they hope for.

“Some of the most beautiful animation ever. Perfect for children. Perfect for adults”, Evening Standard

Further reading

  1. ICO
  2. BFI Ghibli
  3. Score

Trailer