Princes et princesses (2000) aka Princes and Princesses ; { import dvd PLAYS UK REGION 2 } Michel Ocelot

After introducing my grandchildren to the joys of the animation Kirikou, also by Michel Ocelot, I thought we would try this one also. Our 12 year old granddaughter enjoyed it while the 9 year old is mesmerised by it. No matter this movie is only available in French or Korean, The English subtitles are easily followed. By chance we selected the Korean version and it is very dramatically read. No matter we don't understand the language, it just sounds great and the youngsters are able to follow the plot easily with the subtitles. I firmly believe in introducing children to foreign language films anyway and this one is perfect. The silhouette style of animation is quite unique and entertaining, while the painted backgrounds are superb. Recommended for parents, Grandparents and children alike- perfect family viewing. Delivered promptly by Amazon, early the next evening after ordering. Top quality service.

I stumbled upon 'Princes et Princesses' on Youtube once and fell in love with its exquisite silhouettes, superb stories and extraordinarily meticulous 'mise en scène'. My 5 year old son knows the film by heart at this stage and I am always thrilled to watch it with him. A truly beautiful film that every child should own, essential for a classical visual, aesthetic and narrative education.

Very smart stories.

Product as advertised

parfait

Fantastico

This is a series of 'shorts' - there are several stories told within 1 story - all different styles and themes, while still revolving around princes and princesses. They are VERY age appropriate to show to school children grades 6 and up. They are funny, and also contain enough action to keep the fidgety kids entertained. GREAT movie!!!

Ocelot has great style. As usual, in these six short stories, the graphics and the animation are elegant, concise, beautifully evocative. And his choice of subject matter is flawless : he has an unmistakable, artistic way of blending humor and romance. The six stories (all based, I suppose, on folk material) range from Ancient Egypt to 3000 AD, from the moonlit mountains of Hokusai's Japan to the Middle Ages in some nondescript, fantastic Old World. Each tale, quietly told, provides food for thought and nice conversations - if only because a brief prologue shows a boy, a girl, and an old man discussing their choice of material and reviewing the documentation before they enter their respective roles. My daughters, ages 8 1/2 and 6, both love it, and so do I, as well as all the other children and grown-ups I have recommended or offered it so far. It has become one of my favourite gifts. I don't know whether "Dragons et Princesses" has been released in the US already. If it has, don't miss it : it displays the exact same qualities.

bellissimo film, dvd in lingua originale NON C'E' la lingua italiana. acquistato per una bambina madrelingua francese e molto apprezzato. consegna nei tempi