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Donkey Skin

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A fairy godmother helps a princess disguise herself so she won't have to marry her father.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 1970-12-20

Runtime: 90 mins

Director: Jacques Demy

Spoken language: Français

Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Music, Romance

Original title: Donkey Skin

Production Companies: Marianne Productions, Parc Film

Production Countries: France

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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.
2016-09-21

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