Contes d’Oc
Through a humorous and poetic vision, the Contes d’Oc propose to revive the main Occitan tales. It is a dive into a strange universe, populated with colorful characters, fantastic creatures, disturbing monsters where improbable adventures take place.
Episodes
In Ariège, legend has it that the famous peak of Mont Valier was formed by a strange event. A young shepherd and his flock were supposedly turned to stone by a bolt of lightning. Did nature truly punish the shepherd’s pride?
In Pont-de-Pile, a wicked blacksmith couldn’t stand being outdone by his young apprentice. He made her feet disappear. To escape, the apprentice forged herself a pair of golden feet, and she defeated her master.
Legend has it that Atlantis lies hidden at the bottom of the Thau Lagoon, but until then, no one had ever gone there. Two young swimmers discover the mysterious city and encounter a curious creature that will make them rich.
In Espalion, a cabrette player is returning from a concert. On the way, she is followed by a wolf that grows increasingly aggressive. She does everything she can to save her life.
A renowned architect is trying to build a bridge between Montgaillard and Orignac. But every time he tries, the devil destroys his work. The devil suddenly appears and offers him a deal in exchange for the bridge.
In Enveitg, a young shepherd on his way to the pasture meets a fairy. This heartless bachelor immediately falls in love with her. Before agreeing to a romantic date, the fairy challenges him to solve three riddles.
In Gaillac, three brothers came face to face with the most terrifying of all Occitan monsters: the Drac. Until that day, the creature had struck fear into everyone’s hearts. But the three brothers managed to defeat the Drac.
In Auvillar, a shopkeeper catches a matagot, a diabolical creature that defecates a gold louis every morning. While the creature brings her fortune, it also brings her misfortune. It’s not easy living with a matagot.
In the small village of Vaux, the Pope is coming to consecrate the church. But on the eve of his arrival, people notice that grass has grown on top of the bell tower. To get rid of it, the villagers try every trick in the book—especially the most outlandish ones.
In Narbonne, the king falls seriously ill. There is only one cure: three magical oranges held by an ogre. The king’s two daughters set out on a quest to save their father.
