Donkey Skin

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Donkey Skin ★★★ Peau d'Ane 1970

A charming, all-star version of the medieval French fairy tale about a king searching for a suitable wife in a magical realm after his queen dies. In his quest for the most beautiful spouse, he learns that his daughter is that woman. She prefers Prince Charming, however. In French with English subtitles. 89m/C VHS, DVD . FR Catherine Deneuve, Jean Marais, Delphine Seyrig, Jacques Perrin; D: Jacques Demy; C: Ghislan Cloquet; M: Michel Legrand.