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Princes and Princesses (2000)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Michel Ocelot
  • Profile picture of Yves Barsacq
    Théo (voice) (archive footage) Yves Barsacq
  • Profile picture of Philippe Cheytion
    Him (voice) (archive footage) Philippe Cheytion
  • Profile picture of Arlette Mirapeu
    Her (voice) (archive footage) Arlette Mirapeu

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Keywords

  • fairy tale
  • prince
  • castle
  • tale
  • short compilation
  • cutout animation
  • what if
  • silhouette animation
  • socerer
  • shadow theater