Whimsical animated tales where Parisian backstreets hold everyday magic, evoking a heartfelt nostalgia for the wonders of childhood imagination.
Les Contes de la rue Broca
23 December 1996
— 21 January 1998
France
1 season
26 episode
Ended
8.5
(278)
Cast: Edgar Givry, Marine Boiron, Sophie Arthuys, Yves Barsacq
Animation
Comedy
Kids
The Eruption of the Magical in the Mundane
Modernized Morality and Subverted Tropes
The Power of Storytelling
Love and Acceptance
Les Contes de la rue Broca — Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
Sorcière, sorcière, prends garde à ton derrière !
Context
This chant is famously used in the episode "La Sorcière du placard aux balais." Singing the full song summons the witch from her closet, and it becomes a central plot device in confronting her.
Meaning
"Witch, witch, watch your behind!" This recurring magical chant is a powerful incantation used by the children to combat or reveal a witch. It symbolizes the power that lies in collective courage and the use of specific, rhythmic language—akin to a magic spell—to fight evil.
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