Donkey Skin
1970, French. Directed by Jacques Demy.
The skin of an animal hid her captivating beauty that only a prince could discover!
A fairy godmother helps a princess disguise herself so she won't have to marry her father.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Donkey Skin is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jacques DemyDirector
- Catherine DeneuvePrincess 'Donkey Skin'/ The Queen
- Jacques PerrinPrince Charming
- Jean MaraisThe King
- Delphine SeyrigThe Fairy
- Fernand LedouxThe Red King
- Micheline PresleThe Red Queen
- Sacha PitoëffThe Prime Minister
- Henri CrémieuxThe Chief Doctor
- Pierre ReppThibaut
- Louise ChevalierThe Old Farmer
- Patrick PréjeanAllard
- Michel DelahayeThe Second Minister
Details
- Released
- 16 December 1970
- Original title
- Peau d'âne
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jacques Demy
- Box office
- $13M
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What Donkey Skin is based on
Donkey Skin is based on Donkeyskin, a 1694 fairy tale by Charles Perrault.
Fairy tale · 1694
Donkeyskin
By Charles Perrault
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Donkey Skin: quick answers
Is Donkey Skin worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 574 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Donkey Skin?
Donkey Skin runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Donkey Skin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Donkey Skin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Donkey Skin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Donkey Skin yet.
Which OTT platform is Donkey Skin on?
Donkey Skin is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Donkey Skin?
If you liked Donkey Skin, try Penelope, Enchanted, Shrek 2.
Who directed Donkey Skin?
Donkey Skin (1970) was directed by Jacques Demy and stars Catherine Deneuve, Jacques Perrin, Jean Marais.
What is Donkey Skin based on?
Donkey Skin is based on Donkeyskin, a 1694 fairy tale by Charles Perrault.