Donkeys
Synopsis
Alfred is 64. He's lost touch with his family and a threat to his health makes him realise he wants to make amends. The more he tries to do right, the more he does wrong, and as his past comes back to haunt him, he is forced to face up to what his life means to him. Rounding Up Donkeys is the second film in Sigma and Zentropa's three feature film concept 'Advance Party'.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Morag McKinnon
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin McLaren, Lone Scherfig
- Original Score
- Magnus Fiennes
- Original Title
- Donkeys
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Zentropa Entertainments, Sigma Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Morag McKinnon
Colin McLaren, Lone Scherfig
Magnus Fiennes
Lol Crawley
Colin Monie, Jake Roberts
Gillian Berrie, Anna Duffield
Department Leadership Roster
Lol Crawley
Director of Photography
Steve Griffin
Stunt Coordinator
Colin McLaren
Writer
Magnus Fiennes
Original Music Composer
Gillian Berrie
Producer
Anna Duffield
Producer
Colin Monie
Editor
Jake Roberts
Editor
Anna Lau
Costume Design
Morag McKinnon
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Donkeys
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What is Donkeys about?
Alfred is 64. He's lost touch with his family and a threat to his health makes him realise he wants to make amends. The more he tries to do right, the more he does wrong, and as his past comes back to haunt him, he is forced to face up to what his life means to him. Rounding Up Donkeys is the second film in Sigma and Zentropa's three feature film concept 'Advance Party'.
Who directed Donkeys?
Donkeys was directed by Morag McKinnon.
Who stars in Donkeys?
The principal cast of Donkeys includes James Cosmo, Kate Dickie, Martin Compston, Brian Pettifer, Natalie Press.
When was Donkeys released and how long is it?
Donkeys was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Donkeys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Donkeys was composed by Magnus Fiennes.
Is Donkeys based on a book or true story?
Donkeys is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Lone Scherfig".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Donkeys?
Donkeys holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).