"Le Roi et l'Oiseau" is a French animated film directed by Paul Grimault and released in 1980. The story follows a tyrannical king who rules over a kingdom filled with oppression. The king becomes obsessed with capturing a beautiful bird that symbolizes freedom, while a young shepherd and a princess seek to escape his grasp. The film is known for its stunning hand-drawn animation and imaginative storytelling. It explores themes of love, freedom, and the struggle against tyranny. The narrative is loosely based on the fairy tale "The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep" by Hans Christian Andersen.