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Donkey Skin

Donkey Skin
Release date: 1970-12-20
Rating: 7.2
Votes: 536
Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Music, Romance
A fairy godmother helps a princess disguise herself so she won't have to marry her father.

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talisencrw

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.

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