Tales of the Night
Jul 20 2011
•1h 24m
•Fantasy, Animation
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.
Cast
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Yves Barsacq
Téo / Le sorcier (Voice)
Olivier Claverie
Le grand berger / Le roi des morts / Le roi du Tibet (Voice)
Marine Griset
La fille / Les héroïnes (voice)
Julien Béramis
Le garçon / Les héros (voice)
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