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IMDb19881h 36mFrance

The Donkey Who Drank the Moon

L'âne qui a bu la lune

Synopsis

In a small village in the Corbieres, a grandfather tells his grandson five tales from his repertoire. The first one follows three young people who went to Paris to learn French. "Le Maire de Quillan" tells how a pig became mayor of the village. "Le Moine change en ane" is a story with four characters where the monk and the donkey become one. "The Donkey who drank the moon" is a facetious story that embroiders on misunderstandings. The last one is a tale in formation.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Marie-Claude Treilhou
Screenplay & Story
Marie-Claude Treilhou
Original Title
L'âne qui a bu la lune
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French, Occitan
Runtime
1h 36m
Production Studios
La Sept Cinéma

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Marie-Claude Treilhou

Screenplay & Story

Marie-Claude Treilhou

Director of Photography

Lionel Legros

Film Editing

Khadicha Bariha

Producers

Guy Cavagnac, Nicole Azzaro

Department Leadership Roster

Marie-Claude Treilhou

Marie-Claude Treilhou

Director

Lionel Legros

Director of Photography

Guy Cavagnac

Producer

Marie-Claude Treilhou

Marie-Claude Treilhou

Writer

Nicole Azzaro

Producer

Khadicha Bariha

Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Donkey Who Drank the Moon

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Donkey Who Drank the Moon about?

In a small village in the Corbieres, a grandfather tells his grandson five tales from his repertoire. The first one follows three young people who went to Paris to learn French. "Le Maire de Quillan" tells how a pig became mayor of the village. "Le Moine change en ane" is a story with four characters where the monk and the donkey become one. "The Donkey who drank the moon" is a facetious story that embroiders on misunderstandings. The last one is a tale in formation.

Who directed The Donkey Who Drank the Moon?

The Donkey Who Drank the Moon was directed by Marie-Claude Treilhou.

Who stars in The Donkey Who Drank the Moon?

The principal cast of The Donkey Who Drank the Moon includes Didier Serres, Jean Guilaine, Jean-Henri Meunier, José Pech, Bernadette Cellier.

When was The Donkey Who Drank the Moon released and how long is it?

The Donkey Who Drank the Moon was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.