Paul Grimault was one of the most important French animators. He made many traditionally animated films that were delicate in style, satirical, and lyrical in nature.
Paul Grimault square, Paris
The King and the Mockingbird
The King and the Mockingbird is a 1980 traditionally-animated fantasy film directed by Paul Grimault. Prior to 2013, it was released in English as The King and Mister Bird.
2003 DVD cover
The long staircases in the film recall the walk down the Rue Foyatier in Montmartre, Paris