Le Movie Club Presents: Le Roi Et L'oiseau / The King and the Mockingbird

Le Movie Club is an exciting new collaboration between The Bioscope Independent Cinema, The Alliance Française of Johannesburg and the French Institute of South Africa.

THURS 24 NOV 7:30 for 8pm

On the last Thursday of every month, immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures of French and Francophone films from around the world. Throughout the year there will be different themes such as African cinema, French comedy, Animation and Music. All the films are shown in French with English subtitles. Films provided by courtesy of Institut Français

TICKETS:

R 35 per person (for covering costs only). or

R75 for Ticket + Patachou Patisserie Snack Box* (Sales for this ticket option will close 23 Nov 4pm) 
*Contents:   A spinach/feta quiche and a apple cinnamon tart.

Le Roi Et L'oiseau / The King and the Mockingbird (1979)

1h23

Directed By: Paul Grimault

King Charles-the-Fifth-plus-Three-makes-Eight-and-Eight-makes-Sixteen reigns with tyranny over the kingdom of Takicardi. Only the colourful, chirpy Bird, with his nest  in the heights of  the palace, near the secret rooms of His Majesty, dares to defy him. 

The King is in love with the charming and modest Shepherdess, whom he wants to marry by force. But she is in love with a little Chimney Sweep...