Donkey Skin
A fairy godmother helps a princess disguise herself so she won't have to marry her father.
Critics Sentiment
Princess revealed, wedding with anachronistic helicopter arrival
King decides to marry his own daughter
The film recovers dramatically from its disturbing incest premise to reach its magical helicopter finale, gaining 2.7 points.
The film starts strong with fairy tale magic, dips significantly during the uncomfortable incest plot, then steadily builds through beautiful costumes and romantic elements to reach transcendent heights with its beloved musical sequences and anachronistic ending. Critics consistently praise the visual splendor and Demy's magical filmmaking despite reservations about the dark premise.
Full cast
Catherine Deneuve
Princess 'Donkey Skin'
Jacques Perrin
Prince Charming
Jean Marais
The King
Delphine Seyrig
The Fairy
Fernand Ledoux
The Red King
Micheline Presle
The Red Queen
Sacha Pitoëff
The Prime Minister
Henri Crémieux
The Chief Doctor
Pierre Repp
Thibaut
Louise Chevalier
The Old Farmer
Patrick Préjean
Allard
Michel Delahaye
The Second Minister
Anne Germain
Princess 'Donkey Skin' (singing voice)
Coluche
Chanteur
Rosalie Varda
Extra (uncredited)
Crew
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