Donkey Skin (re-release) (2004): Ratings & Plot
Donkey Skin (re-release) is a 2004 drama musical directed by Jacques Demy. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Jacques Demy
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Janus Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Donkey Skin (re-release) About?
The premise of Donkey Skin (re-release) without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this enchanting re-release of Jacques Demy's 1970 masterpiece, a mesmerizing blend of fantasy and romance whisks viewers away to a whimsical world.
The Director of Donkey Skin (re-release)
Directed by Jacques Demy.
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Director Jacques Demy
More from Jacques Demy
More films directed by Jacques Demy, best-rated first: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released), Lola, The Pied Piper and Turning Table.
Donkey Skin (re-release) Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Donkey Skin (re-release) 70 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 6.8
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Donkey Skin (re-release) Plot Summary
What happens in Donkey Skin (re-release) from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The king makes a solemn vow to his dying queen that he will only choose to marry a woman who is as beautiful and virtuous as she was. However, faced with pressure from his advisers to remarry and secure an heir, he reluctantly concludes that the only way to honor his promise is to marry his own daughter, the princess. Under the guidance of her godmother, the lilac fairy, the princess cleverly requests a series of seemingly impossible wedding gifts in hopes of dissuading her father from this incestuous plan.
Full summary
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Donkey Skin (re-release) FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Donkey Skin (re-release), each answered in a sentence.
How long is Donkey Skin (re-release)?
Donkey Skin (re-release) runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Donkey Skin (re-release) released?
Donkey Skin (re-release) was released on December 24, 2004.
Who directed Donkey Skin (re-release)?
Donkey Skin (re-release) was directed by Jacques Demy.
More films by Jacques Demy How is Donkey Skin (re-release) rated?
Donkey Skin (re-release) has 70 on Metacritic.
Does Donkey Skin (re-release) have a post-credit scene?
No. Donkey Skin (re-release) has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Donkey Skin (re-release) in?
The original language of Donkey Skin (re-release) is Russian.
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