The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird (originally La Bergère et le Ramoneur, 1952) is a French animated fantasy film directed by Paul Grimault, with a script by famed poet Jacques Prévert. The story follows a shepherdess and a chimney sweep who come to life from a painting and attempt to escape the clutches of a tyrannical king. They are aided by the witty and rebellious Mr. Wonderbird, a talking bird with a penchant for mischief. The film is celebrated for its striking animation, imaginative storytelling, and its satirical commentary on authoritarianism. It is considered a masterpiece of early European animation.
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