Donkey Skin

Donkey Skin

1970
★★★★☆ 7.2/10
⏱️ 90 minutes
📅 Released
🌐 FR
FantasyComedyMusicRomance
A fairy godmother helps a princess disguise herself so she won't have to marry her father.

Where to Watch (US)

Stream

Criterion Channel

Rent

Amazon Video

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Amazon Video

Cast

Catherine Deneuve
Catherine Deneuve
Princess 'Donkey Skin'
Jacques Perrin
Jacques Perrin
Prince Charming
Jean Marais
Jean Marais
The King
Delphine Seyrig
Delphine Seyrig
The Fairy
Fernand Ledoux
Fernand Ledoux
The Red King
Micheline Presle
Micheline Presle
The Red Queen

User Reviews

talisencrw
★ 9/10
A beautiful and stunning work, from both the acting primes of Catherine Deneuve, Jean Marais and Delphine Seyrig, and the directorial prime of Jacques Demy. One of the most exquisite and memorable transfers of a children's fable to the big screen.
September 21, 2016

Crew

Director
Jacques Demy
Writer
Jacques Demy
Producer
Mag Bodard

Production

Marianne Productions, Parc Film

Keywords

princessloss of loved onecakedonkeyprincesurrealismimaginary landweddingkingleaving home