Princes and Princesses

Jan 26, 2000

1h 10m

★ 7.7

Overview

In this episodic animated fantasy from France, an art teacher interprets a series of six fairy tales (each involving a prince or princess) with the help of two precocious students. Princes and Princesses was created using a special style of cutout animation, with black silhouetted characters performing the action against backlit backdrops in striking colors.

Genres

Drama

Animation

Fantasy

Comedy

Family

Romance

Mystery

Adventure

Production Companies

Les Armateurs

La Fabrique

Studio O

Gébéka Films

Salud Productions

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Cast

Théo (voice) (archive footage)

Yves Barsacq

Him (voice) (archive footage)

Philippe Cheytion

Her (voice) (archive footage)

Arlette Mirapeu

Additional Voices (voice) (archive footage)

François Voisin

Since her parents passed away, Princess Mona lives by herself in a castle with two hideous, ghastly characters, Goomi and His Lordship. One day her sobs draw the attention of a unicorn, called U, who wants to comfort and protect Mona for as long as she needs. U becomes Mona's companion, her confidant and her inseparable friend. While Mona grows into a beautiful princess, a group of charming, peaceful and fanciful Yeah-Yeah’s settles in the neighboring forest. They have no particular special powers, yet they soon bring about major changes in everyone's lives, especially in Kulka, the dreamy musician.

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