Tales of the Night

(2011)

★ 7.3 IMDb · 145 votes

Genres: Fantasy, Animation

Year: 2011

Runtime: 84 мин

Country: France

Director: Michel Ocelot

Cast: Julien Béramis, Marine Griset, Yves Barsacq, Оливье Клавери, Michel Elias, Isabelle Guiard, Оливия Брюно, Louise Rossignon, Christophe Rossignon, Michel Ocelot

Plot

Six exotic fables, each unfold in a unique locale, from Tibet, to medieval Europe, an Aztec kingdom, the African plains, and even the Land of the Dead.

From the inexhaustible imagination of an eloquent writer, a creative costume designer, and an inspired graphic artist who assemble in an abandoned but magical old cinema, six allegorical tales of heroism, kindness and love intertwine with a multi-cultural journey in history at the four corners of the earth. Starting off in Medieval Europe, an unspeakable secret burdens a love-smitten young prince--while at an exotic place in the West Indies--an intrepid adventurer is aided in his quest by an unexpected trio of supporters. Next, the fatalist citizens of the extravagant Aztec City of Gold finally get their Chosen One, as a passionate boy finds his true calling somewhere in a sun-kissed West-African village. Then, a noble Tibetan youth who enjoys the King's trust brings himself to an impossibly painful dilemma--and, lastly--a fervent couple of youthful lovers is torn by a venomous curse. These are the enchanting stories of the night, where everything is possible in the name of love.