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French animator Paul Grimault directed "The King and the Mockingbird," a landmark of French animation whose definitive version was finally released in 1980 after decades of production.
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Paul Grimault ranks #37 of 176 in the Animator ranking, behind Ward Kimball, ahead of Friz Freleng.
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When was Paul Grimault's The King and the Mockingbird released?
French animator Paul Grimault directed 'The King and the Mockingbird,' which is widely considered a landmark of French animation. After decades of production disputes, the definitive version of the film was finally released in 1980.
What was the original title of The King and the Mockingbird?
The project began in 1948 under the title 'The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep,' but Grimault's studio was taken over by producers who released an unfinished version. Grimault spent decades fighting for the rights to complete his vision.
Was Hayao Miyazaki influenced by Paul Grimault?
Yes, 'The King and the Mockingbird' was hugely influential to the founders of Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. They have publicly cited Grimault's masterpiece as a foundational inspiration for their own animation careers.
What studio did Paul Grimault found?
In 1936, Grimault co-founded 'Les Gémeaux' studio with André Sarrut, which became a major force in French animation. While he didn't win an Oscar, he won the prestigious Louis Delluc Prize for 'The King and the Mockingbird' in 1979.
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