Sur le pont d'Avignon (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1951, Sur le pont d'Avignon is an animation film directed by Wolf Koenig, running about 5 minutes.
What it’s about. Extravagantly gowned marionettes pantomime this old French folksong, sung by the Trio Lyrique. The song describes the traffic over the bridge at Avignon--the beautiful ladies and gallant gentlemen, the musicians and singers, learned professors, uniformed soldiers, comedians, acrobats, and village pranksters.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Sur le pont d'Avignon sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sur le pont d'Avignon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sur le pont d'Avignon tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
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- Where can I watch Sur le pont d'Avignon (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sur le pont d'Avignon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sur le pont d'Avignon worth watching?
- Sur le pont d'Avignon holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Sur le pont d'Avignon released?
- Sur le pont d'Avignon was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.